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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,242.64, 423,141.84 and 193,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,242.64, 423,141.84 and 193,226.40 is: 289,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,242.64 : 423,141.84 = 193,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,242.64/423,141.84 = 193,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,242.64x = 423,141.84 × 193,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,242.64x = 81,762,174,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,762,174,432.58/282,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,687.53

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