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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,015.37, 423,291.59 and 175,075.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,015.37, 423,291.59 and 175,075.63 is: 262,780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,015.37 : 423,291.59 = 175,075.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,015.37/423,291.59 = 175,075.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,015.37x = 423,291.59 × 175,075.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,015.37x = 74,108,040,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,108,040,515.88/282,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,780.15

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