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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,851.20, 422,776.80 and 176,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,851.20, 422,776.80 and 176,875.20 is: 265,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,851.20 : 422,776.80 = 176,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,851.20/422,776.80 = 176,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,851.20x = 422,776.80 × 176,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,851.20x = 74,778,731,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,778,731,055.36/281,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,312.80

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