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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,759.87, 388,868.48 and 174,364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,759.87, 388,868.48 and 174,364.49 is: 240,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,759.87 : 388,868.48 = 174,364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,759.87/388,868.48 = 174,364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,759.87x = 388,868.48 × 174,364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,759.87x = 67,804,851,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804,851,376.11/281,759.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,647.66

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