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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,225.47, 389,653.61 and 174,909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,225.47, 389,653.61 and 174,909.38 is: 241,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,225.47 : 389,653.61 = 174,909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,225.47/389,653.61 = 174,909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,225.47x = 389,653.61 × 174,909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,225.47x = 68,154,068,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,154,068,517.05/282,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,488.02

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