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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,802.88, 390,327.44 and 179,370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,802.88, 390,327.44 and 179,370.11 is: 247,568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,802.88 : 390,327.44 = 179,370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,802.88/390,327.44 = 179,370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,802.88x = 390,327.44 × 179,370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,802.88x = 70,013,073,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,013,073,000.33/282,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,568.46

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