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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,317.74, 421,684.98 and 175,894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,317.74, 421,684.98 and 175,894.62 is: 263,659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,317.74 : 421,684.98 = 175,894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,317.74/421,684.98 = 175,894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,317.74x = 421,684.98 × 175,894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,317.74x = 74,172,119,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,172,119,316.81/281,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,659.59

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