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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,737.22, 390,268.29 and 181,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,737.22, 390,268.29 and 181,036.59 is: 249,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,737.22 : 390,268.29 = 181,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,737.22/390,268.29 = 181,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,737.22x = 390,268.29 × 181,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,737.22x = 70,652,840,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,652,840,406.73/282,737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,888.71

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