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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,347.06, 389,821.29 and 175,031.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,347.06, 389,821.29 and 175,031.78 is: 241,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,347.06 : 389,821.29 = 175,031.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,347.06/389,821.29 = 175,031.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,347.06x = 389,821.29 × 175,031.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,347.06x = 68,231,114,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,231,114,270.60/282,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,656.90

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