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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,358.56, 389,837.16 and 175,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,358.56, 389,837.16 and 175,043.28 is: 241,672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,358.56 : 389,837.16 = 175,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,358.56/389,837.16 = 175,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,358.56x = 389,837.16 × 175,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,358.56x = 68,238,375,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238,375,152.28/282,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,672.77

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