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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,262.78, 388,008.39 and 173,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,262.78, 388,008.39 and 173,794.14 is: 239,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,262.78 : 388,008.39 = 173,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,262.78/388,008.39 = 173,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,262.78x = 388,008.39 × 173,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,262.78x = 67,433,584,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,433,584,452.83/281,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,752.96

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