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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,642.96, 389,950.74 and 175,173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,642.96, 389,950.74 and 175,173.78 is: 241,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,642.96 : 389,950.74 = 175,173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,642.96/389,950.74 = 175,173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,642.96x = 389,950.74 × 175,173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,642.96x = 68,309,145,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,309,145,139.60/282,642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,679.98

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