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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,767.88, 390,063.96 and 179,212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,767.88, 390,063.96 and 179,212.64 is: 247,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,767.88 : 390,063.96 = 179,212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,767.88/390,063.96 = 179,212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,767.88x = 390,063.96 × 179,212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,767.88x = 69,904,392,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,904,392,040.45/282,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,214.75

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