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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,318.52, 423,653.34 and 175,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,318.52, 423,653.34 and 175,911.40 is: 263,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,318.52 : 423,653.34 = 175,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,318.52/423,653.34 = 175,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,318.52x = 423,653.34 × 175,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,318.52x = 74,525,452,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,525,452,154.08/282,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,976.49

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