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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,427.23, 391,100.64 and 174,514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,427.23, 391,100.64 and 174,514.30 is: 240,811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,427.23 : 391,100.64 = 174,514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,427.23/391,100.64 = 174,514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,427.23x = 391,100.64 × 174,514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,427.23x = 68,252,654,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,252,654,419.15/283,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,811.92

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