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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,941.79, 425,270.14 and 187,205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,941.79, 425,270.14 and 187,205.54 is: 281,375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,941.79 : 425,270.14 = 187,205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,941.79/425,270.14 = 187,205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,941.79x = 425,270.14 × 187,205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,941.79x = 79,612,926,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,612,926,204.58/282,941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,375.64

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