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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,362.06, 389,841.99 and 175,046.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,362.06, 389,841.99 and 175,046.78 is: 241,677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,362.06 : 389,841.99 = 175,046.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,362.06/389,841.99 = 175,046.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,362.06x = 389,841.99 × 175,046.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,362.06x = 68,240,585,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,240,585,058.29/282,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,677.60

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