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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,353.56, 389,830.26 and 175,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,353.56, 389,830.26 and 175,038.28 is: 241,665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,353.56 : 389,830.26 = 175,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,353.56/389,830.26 = 175,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,353.56x = 389,830.26 × 175,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,353.56x = 68,235,218,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,235,218,202.35/282,353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,665.87

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