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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,695.88, 389,990.25 and 173,701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,695.88, 389,990.25 and 173,701.26 is: 239,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,695.88 : 389,990.25 = 173,701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,695.88/389,990.25 = 173,701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,695.88x = 389,990.25 × 173,701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,695.88x = 67,741,797,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741,797,812.72/282,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,627.82

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