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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,439.52, 391,131.77 and 176,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,439.52, 391,131.77 and 176,007.24 is: 242,880.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,439.52 : 391,131.77 = 176,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,439.52/391,131.77 = 176,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,439.52x = 391,131.77 × 176,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,439.52x = 68,842,022,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,842,022,433.98/283,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,880.82

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