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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,295.13, 423,587.88 and 187,590.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,295.13, 423,587.88 and 187,590.74 is: 281,482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,295.13 : 423,587.88 = 187,590.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,295.13/423,587.88 = 187,590.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,295.13x = 423,587.88 × 187,590.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,295.13x = 79,461,161,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,461,161,746.29/282,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,482.59

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