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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,522.78, 425,727.63 and 233,701.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,522.78, 425,727.63 and 233,701.65 is: 352,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,522.78 : 425,727.63 = 233,701.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,522.78/425,727.63 = 233,701.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,522.78x = 425,727.63 × 233,701.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,522.78x = 99,493,249,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,493,249,581.59/282,522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,160.10

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