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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,444.02, 391,137.98 and 176,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,444.02, 391,137.98 and 176,011.74 is: 242,887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,444.02 : 391,137.98 = 176,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,444.02/391,137.98 = 176,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,444.02x = 391,137.98 × 176,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,444.02x = 68,844,875,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,844,875,559.83/283,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,887.03

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