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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,640.32, 389,881.44 and 176,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,640.32, 389,881.44 and 176,472 is: 243,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,640.32 : 389,881.44 = 176,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,640.32/389,881.44 = 176,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,640.32x = 389,881.44 × 176,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,640.32x = 68,803,157,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803,157,479.68/282,640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,430.09

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