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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,767.21, 388,878.62 and 174,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,767.21, 388,878.62 and 174,371.83 is: 240,657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,767.21 : 388,878.62 = 174,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,767.21/388,878.62 = 174,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,767.21x = 388,878.62 × 174,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,767.21x = 67,809,476,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,809,476,617.27/281,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,657.80

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