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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,233.07, 423,468.09 and 175,706.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,233.07, 423,468.09 and 175,706.19 is: 263,633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,233.07 : 423,468.09 = 175,706.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,233.07/423,468.09 = 175,706.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,233.07x = 423,468.09 × 175,706.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,233.07x = 74,405,964,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,405,964,680.48/282,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,633.05

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