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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,862.74, 398,787.30 and 174,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,862.74, 398,787.30 and 174,161.88 is: 240,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,862.74 : 398,787.30 = 174,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,862.74/398,787.30 = 174,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,862.74x = 398,787.30 × 174,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,862.74x = 69,453,545,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,453,545,888.12/288,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,437.88

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