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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,552.83, 381,483.88 and 174,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,552.83, 381,483.88 and 174,542.04 is: 240,767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,552.83 : 381,483.88 = 174,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,552.83/381,483.88 = 174,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,552.83x = 381,483.88 × 174,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,552.83x = 66,584,974,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,584,974,205.96/276,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,767.65

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