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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,348.06, 389,822.67 and 175,032.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,348.06, 389,822.67 and 175,032.78 is: 241,658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,348.06 : 389,822.67 = 175,032.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,348.06/389,822.67 = 175,032.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,348.06x = 389,822.67 × 175,032.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,348.06x = 68,231,745,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,231,745,637.12/282,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,658.28

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