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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,450.17, 430,848.27 and 174,882.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,450.17, 430,848.27 and 174,882.25 is: 262,124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,450.17 : 430,848.27 = 174,882.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,450.17/430,848.27 = 174,882.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,450.17x = 430,848.27 × 174,882.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,450.17x = 75,347,714,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,347,714,866.21/287,450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,124.44

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