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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,261.28, 388,006.32 and 173,792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,261.28, 388,006.32 and 173,792.64 is: 239,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,261.28 : 388,006.32 = 173,792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,261.28/388,006.32 = 173,792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,261.28x = 388,006.32 × 173,792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,261.28x = 67,432,642,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,432,642,689.48/281,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,750.89

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