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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,439.14, 388,454.37 and 173,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,439.14, 388,454.37 and 173,944.44 is: 240,085.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,439.14 : 388,454.37 = 173,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,439.14/388,454.37 = 173,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,439.14x = 388,454.37 × 173,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,439.14x = 67,569,476,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,569,476,985.48/281,439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,085.58

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