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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,441.02, 391,133.84 and 176,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,441.02, 391,133.84 and 176,008.74 is: 242,882.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,441.02 : 391,133.84 = 176,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,441.02/391,133.84 = 176,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,441.02x = 391,133.84 × 176,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,441.02x = 68,842,973,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,842,973,469.72/283,441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,882.89

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