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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,413.69, 391,081.95 and 174,500.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,413.69, 391,081.95 and 174,500.73 is: 240,793.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,413.69 : 391,081.95 = 174,500.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,413.69/391,081.95 = 174,500.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,413.69x = 391,081.95 × 174,500.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,413.69x = 68,244,085,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,244,085,764.82/283,413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,793.19

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