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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,766.92, 381,929.31 and 174,846.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,766.92, 381,929.31 and 174,846.65 is: 241,282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,766.92 : 381,929.31 = 174,846.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,766.92/381,929.31 = 174,846.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,766.92x = 381,929.31 × 174,846.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,766.92x = 66,779,058,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,779,058,480.67/276,766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,282.66

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