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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,938.36, 388,968.18 and 179,967.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,938.36, 388,968.18 and 179,967.64 is: 248,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,938.36 : 388,968.18 = 179,967.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,938.36/388,968.18 = 179,967.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,938.36x = 388,968.18 × 179,967.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,938.36x = 70,001,685,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,001,685,389.70/281,938.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,287.20

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