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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,381.82, 423,572.88 and 177,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,381.82, 423,572.88 and 177,274.60 is: 265,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,381.82 : 423,572.88 = 177,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,381.82/423,572.88 = 177,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,381.82x = 423,572.88 × 177,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,381.82x = 75,088,712,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,088,712,872.85/282,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,911.99

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