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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,941.36, 388,972.32 and 179,970.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,941.36, 388,972.32 and 179,970.64 is: 248,291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,941.36 : 388,972.32 = 179,970.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,941.36/388,972.32 = 179,970.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,941.36x = 388,972.32 × 179,970.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,941.36x = 70,003,597,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,003,597,372.68/281,941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,291.34

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