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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,186.73, 582,273.60 and 174,835.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,186.73, 582,273.60 and 174,835.97 is: 262,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,186.73 : 582,273.60 = 174,835.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,186.73/582,273.60 = 174,835.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,186.73x = 582,273.60 × 174,835.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,186.73x = 101,802,368,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,802,368,787.21/388,186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,251.03

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