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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,279.38, 423,564.26 and 187,574.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,279.38, 423,564.26 and 187,574.99 is: 281,458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,279.38 : 423,564.26 = 187,574.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,279.38/423,564.26 = 187,574.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,279.38x = 423,564.26 × 187,574.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,279.38x = 79,450,058,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450,058,778.16/282,279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,458.96

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