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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,424.19, 391,096.44 and 174,511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,424.19, 391,096.44 and 174,511.23 is: 240,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,424.19 : 391,096.44 = 174,511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,424.19/391,096.44 = 174,511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,424.19x = 391,096.44 × 174,511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,424.19x = 68,250,720,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,250,720,793.02/283,424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,807.68

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