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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,282.40, 427,462.80 and 179,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,282.40, 427,462.80 and 179,912.80 is: 269,578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,282.40 : 427,462.80 = 179,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,282.40/427,462.80 = 179,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,282.40x = 427,462.80 × 179,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,282.40x = 76,906,029,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,906,029,243.84/285,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,578.60

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