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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,330.01, 423,640.14 and 187,625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,330.01, 423,640.14 and 187,625.62 is: 281,534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,330.01 : 423,640.14 = 187,625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,330.01/423,640.14 = 187,625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,330.01x = 423,640.14 × 187,625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,330.01x = 79,485,743,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,485,743,924.39/282,330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,534.87

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