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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,319.28, 381,286.32 and 174,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,319.28, 381,286.32 and 174,306.08 is: 240,520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,319.28 : 381,286.32 = 174,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,319.28/381,286.32 = 174,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,319.28x = 381,286.32 × 174,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,319.28x = 66,460,523,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,460,523,796.83/276,319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,520.76

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