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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,380.82, 423,571.38 and 177,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,380.82, 423,571.38 and 177,273.60 is: 265,910.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,380.82 : 423,571.38 = 177,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,380.82/423,571.38 = 177,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,380.82x = 423,571.38 × 177,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,380.82x = 75,088,023,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,088,023,389.57/282,380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,910.49

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