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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,973.36, 397,218.21 and 174,796.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,973.36, 397,218.21 and 174,796.11 is: 241,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,973.36 : 397,218.21 = 174,796.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,973.36/397,218.21 = 174,796.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,973.36x = 397,218.21 × 174,796.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,973.36x = 69,432,197,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,432,197,929.16/287,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,106.32

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