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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,033.67, 397,557.62 and 174,951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,033.67, 397,557.62 and 174,951.19 is: 241,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,033.67 : 397,557.62 = 174,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,033.67/397,557.62 = 174,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,033.67x = 397,557.62 × 174,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,033.67x = 69,553,178,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,553,178,712.57/288,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,475.86

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