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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,742.29, 389,820.51 and 231,566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,742.29, 389,820.51 and 231,566.49 is: 319,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,742.29 : 389,820.51 = 231,566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,742.29/389,820.51 = 231,566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,742.29x = 389,820.51 × 231,566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,742.29x = 90,269,367,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,269,367,230.71/282,742.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,263.76

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