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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,439.33, 391,131.51 and 176,007.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,439.33, 391,131.51 and 176,007.06 is: 242,880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,439.33 : 391,131.51 = 176,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,439.33/391,131.51 = 176,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,439.33x = 391,131.51 × 176,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,439.33x = 68,841,907,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,841,907,148.46/283,439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,880.58

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