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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,724.48, 388,748.16 and 174,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,724.48, 388,748.16 and 174,363.84 is: 240,602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,724.48 : 388,748.16 = 174,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,724.48/388,748.16 = 174,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,724.48x = 388,748.16 × 174,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,724.48x = 67,783,621,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,783,621,970.53/281,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,602.53

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