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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,385.68, 423,578.70 and 177,278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,385.68, 423,578.70 and 177,278.46 is: 265,917.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,385.68 : 423,578.70 = 177,278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,385.68/423,578.70 = 177,278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,385.68x = 423,578.70 × 177,278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,385.68x = 75,091,379,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,091,379,624.80/282,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,917.80

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