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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,312.26, 399,186.45 and 174,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,312.26, 399,186.45 and 174,609.60 is: 240,922.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,312.26 : 399,186.45 = 174,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,312.26/399,186.45 = 174,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,312.26x = 399,186.45 × 174,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,312.26x = 69,701,786,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,701,786,359.92/289,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,922.34

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