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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,145.43, 423,336.87 and 175,618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,145.43, 423,336.87 and 175,618.48 is: 263,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,145.43 : 423,336.87 = 175,618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,145.43/423,336.87 = 175,618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,145.43x = 423,336.87 × 175,618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,145.43x = 74,345,777,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,345,777,637.36/282,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,501.62

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