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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,414.69, 391,083.33 and 174,501.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,414.69, 391,083.33 and 174,501.73 is: 240,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,414.69 : 391,083.33 = 174,501.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,414.69/391,083.33 = 174,501.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,414.69x = 391,083.33 × 174,501.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,414.69x = 68,244,717,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,244,717,659.16/283,414.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,794.57

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