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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,627.93, 389,930.05 and 175,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,627.93, 389,930.05 and 175,158.75 is: 241,659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,627.93 : 389,930.05 = 175,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,627.93/389,930.05 = 175,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,627.93x = 389,930.05 × 175,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,627.93x = 68,299,661,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,299,661,826.62/282,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,659.28

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