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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,558.72, 390,033.34 and 187,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,558.72, 390,033.34 and 187,096.16 is: 258,260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,558.72 : 390,033.34 = 187,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,558.72/390,033.34 = 187,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,558.72x = 390,033.34 × 187,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,558.72x = 72,973,740,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,973,740,185.97/282,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,260.44

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