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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,280.88, 423,566.51 and 187,576.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,280.88, 423,566.51 and 187,576.49 is: 281,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,280.88 : 423,566.51 = 187,576.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,280.88/423,566.51 = 187,576.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,280.88x = 423,566.51 × 187,576.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,280.88x = 79,451,116,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,451,116,171.63/282,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,461.21

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