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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,359.56, 389,838.54 and 175,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,359.56, 389,838.54 and 175,044.28 is: 241,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,359.56 : 389,838.54 = 175,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,359.56/389,838.54 = 175,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,359.56x = 389,838.54 × 175,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,359.56x = 68,239,006,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,239,006,550.55/282,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,674.15

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