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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,046.75, 389,229.77 and 173,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,046.75, 389,229.77 and 173,096.46 is: 238,876.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,046.75 : 389,229.77 = 173,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,046.75/389,229.77 = 173,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,046.75x = 389,229.77 × 173,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,046.75x = 67,374,295,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,374,295,746.36/282,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,876.34

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