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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,888.51, 390,570.44 and 175,616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,888.51, 390,570.44 and 175,616.16 is: 242,464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,888.51 : 390,570.44 = 175,616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,888.51/390,570.44 = 175,616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,888.51x = 390,570.44 × 175,616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,888.51x = 68,590,480,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,590,480,004.23/282,888.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,464.71

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