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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,388.76, 425,556.99 and 177,020.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,388.76, 425,556.99 and 177,020.37 is: 265,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,388.76 : 425,556.99 = 177,020.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,388.76/425,556.99 = 177,020.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,388.76x = 425,556.99 × 177,020.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,388.76x = 75,332,255,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,332,255,825.89/283,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,826.55

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