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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,380.46, 423,570.84 and 177,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,380.46, 423,570.84 and 177,273.24 is: 265,909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,380.46 : 423,570.84 = 177,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,380.46/423,570.84 = 177,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,380.46x = 423,570.84 × 177,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,380.46x = 75,087,775,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,087,775,176.32/282,380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,909.95

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