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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,963.54, 397,204.67 and 174,786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,963.54, 397,204.67 and 174,786.29 is: 241,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,963.54 : 397,204.67 = 174,786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,963.54/397,204.67 = 174,786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,963.54x = 397,204.67 × 174,786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,963.54x = 69,425,929,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,425,929,766.04/287,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,092.78

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