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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,358.06, 389,836.47 and 175,042.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,358.06, 389,836.47 and 175,042.78 is: 241,672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,358.06 : 389,836.47 = 175,042.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,358.06/389,836.47 = 175,042.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,358.06x = 389,836.47 × 175,042.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,358.06x = 68,238,059,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238,059,454.19/282,358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,672.08

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