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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,437.83, 391,129.44 and 176,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,437.83, 391,129.44 and 176,005.55 is: 242,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,437.83 : 391,129.44 = 176,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,437.83/391,129.44 = 176,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,437.83x = 391,129.44 × 176,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,437.83x = 68,840,952,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,840,952,526.19/283,437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,878.50

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