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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,962.29, 397,202.94 and 174,785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,962.29, 397,202.94 and 174,785.04 is: 241,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,962.29 : 397,202.94 = 174,785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,962.29/397,202.94 = 174,785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,962.29x = 397,202.94 × 174,785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,962.29x = 69,425,131,756.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,425,131,756.02/287,962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,091.05

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