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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,194.38, 423,410.32 and 175,667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,194.38, 423,410.32 and 175,667.50 is: 263,575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,194.38 : 423,410.32 = 175,667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,194.38/423,410.32 = 175,667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,194.38x = 423,410.32 × 175,667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,194.38x = 74,379,433,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,379,433,137.45/282,194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,575.17

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