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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,643.58, 424,008.40 and 175,941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,643.58, 424,008.40 and 175,941.20 is: 263,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,643.58 : 424,008.40 = 175,941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,643.58/424,008.40 = 175,941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,643.58x = 424,008.40 × 175,941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,643.58x = 74,600,546,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,600,546,706.08/282,643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,938.59

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