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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,787.50, 388,906.53 and 174,392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,787.50, 388,906.53 and 174,392.12 is: 240,685.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,787.50 : 388,906.53 = 174,392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,787.50/388,906.53 = 174,392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,787.50x = 388,906.53 × 174,392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,787.50x = 67,822,234,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,822,234,248.54/281,787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,685.74

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