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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,357.31, 389,835.44 and 175,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,357.31, 389,835.44 and 175,042.03 is: 241,671.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,357.31 : 389,835.44 = 175,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,357.31/389,835.44 = 175,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,357.31x = 389,835.44 × 175,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,357.31x = 68,237,585,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,237,585,908.33/282,357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,671.04

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