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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,443.52, 424,166.70 and 176,877.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,443.52, 424,166.70 and 176,877.63 is: 264,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,443.52 : 424,166.70 = 176,877.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,443.52/424,166.70 = 176,877.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,443.52x = 424,166.70 × 176,877.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,443.52x = 75,025,600,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,025,600,620.92/283,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,693.30

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