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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,752.94, 389,909.79 and 187,224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,752.94, 389,909.79 and 187,224.78 is: 258,178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,752.94 : 389,909.79 = 187,224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,752.94/389,909.79 = 187,224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,752.94x = 389,909.79 × 187,224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,752.94x = 73,000,774,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,000,774,652.60/282,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,178.66

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