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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,551.80, 388,448.46 and 172,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,551.80, 388,448.46 and 172,615.80 is: 238,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,551.80 : 388,448.46 = 172,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,551.80/388,448.46 = 172,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,551.80x = 388,448.46 × 172,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,551.80x = 67,052,341,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,052,341,681.67/281,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,152.77

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