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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,376.70, 423,565.20 and 177,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,376.70, 423,565.20 and 177,269.48 is: 265,904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,376.70 : 423,565.20 = 177,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,376.70/423,565.20 = 177,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,376.70x = 423,565.20 × 177,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,376.70x = 75,085,182,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,085,182,220.64/282,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,904.31

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