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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,851.16, 424,320.42 and 176,153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,851.16, 424,320.42 and 176,153.46 is: 264,257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,851.16 : 424,320.42 = 176,153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,851.16/424,320.42 = 176,153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,851.16x = 424,320.42 × 176,153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,851.16x = 74,745,510,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,745,510,131.65/282,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,257.39

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