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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,486.80, 423,341.40 and 187,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,486.80, 423,341.40 and 187,446.80 is: 280,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,486.80 : 423,341.40 = 187,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,486.80/423,341.40 = 187,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,486.80x = 423,341.40 × 187,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,486.80x = 79,353,990,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,353,990,737.52/282,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,912.21

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