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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,089.71, 426,237.08 and 175,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,089.71, 426,237.08 and 175,893.18 is: 263,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,089.71 : 426,237.08 = 175,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,089.71/426,237.08 = 175,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,089.71x = 426,237.08 × 175,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,089.71x = 74,972,194,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972,194,555.65/284,089.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,903.24

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