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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,670.56, 389,922.96 and 176,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,670.56, 389,922.96 and 176,502.24 is: 243,471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,670.56 : 389,922.96 = 176,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,670.56/389,922.96 = 176,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,670.56x = 389,922.96 × 176,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,670.56x = 68,822,275,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,822,275,867.43/282,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,471.68

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