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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,451.24, 391,134.33 and 174,538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,451.24, 391,134.33 and 174,538.13 is: 240,845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,451.24 : 391,134.33 = 174,538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,451.24/391,134.33 = 174,538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,451.24x = 391,134.33 × 174,538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,451.24x = 68,267,852,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,267,852,581.33/283,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,845.13

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