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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,331.01, 423,641.64 and 187,626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,331.01, 423,641.64 and 187,626.62 is: 281,536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,331.01 : 423,641.64 = 187,626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,331.01/423,641.64 = 187,626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,331.01x = 423,641.64 × 187,626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,331.01x = 79,486,449,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,486,449,004.46/282,331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,536.37

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