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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,787.86, 388,940.74 and 174,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,787.86, 388,940.74 and 174,295.40 is: 240,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,787.86 : 388,940.74 = 174,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,787.86/388,940.74 = 174,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,787.86x = 388,940.74 × 174,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,787.86x = 67,790,579,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,790,579,474.15/281,787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,573.10

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