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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,607.11, 389,901.38 and 175,137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,607.11, 389,901.38 and 175,137.93 is: 241,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,607.11 : 389,901.38 = 175,137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,607.11/389,901.38 = 175,137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,607.11x = 389,901.38 × 175,137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,607.11x = 68,286,519,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,286,519,721.65/282,607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,630.58

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