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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,445.98, 430,842.00 and 174,878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,445.98, 430,842.00 and 174,878.06 is: 262,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,445.98 : 430,842.00 = 174,878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,445.98/430,842.00 = 174,878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,445.98x = 430,842.00 × 174,878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,445.98x = 75,344,811,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,344,811,628.10/287,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,118.17

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