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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,017.61, 389,183.27 and 174,566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,017.61, 389,183.27 and 174,566.25 is: 240,900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,017.61 : 389,183.27 = 174,566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,017.61/389,183.27 = 174,566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,017.61x = 389,183.27 × 174,566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,017.61x = 67,938,263,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,938,263,133.81/282,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,900.78

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