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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,767.12, 388,878.45 and 174,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,767.12, 388,878.45 and 174,371.74 is: 240,657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,767.12 : 388,878.45 = 174,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,767.12/388,878.45 = 174,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,767.12x = 388,878.45 × 174,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,767.12x = 67,809,411,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,809,411,975.00/281,767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,657.65

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