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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,146.43, 423,338.37 and 175,619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,146.43, 423,338.37 and 175,619.48 is: 263,503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,146.43 : 423,338.37 = 175,619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,146.43/423,338.37 = 175,619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,146.43x = 423,338.37 × 175,619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,146.43x = 74,346,464,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,346,464,403.45/282,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,503.12

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