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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,573, 398,274.48 and 175,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,573, 398,274.48 and 175,373.88 is: 242,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,573 : 398,274.48 = 175,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,573/398,274.48 = 175,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,573x = 398,274.48 × 175,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,573x = 69,846,940,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,846,940,862.58/288,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,042.54

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