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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,359.14, 389,644.94 and 174,926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,359.14, 389,644.94 and 174,926.86 is: 241,392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,359.14 : 389,644.94 = 174,926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,359.14/389,644.94 = 174,926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,359.14x = 389,644.94 × 174,926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,359.14x = 68,159,365,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,159,365,332.29/282,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,392.45

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