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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,005.80, 261,251.70 and 111,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,005.80, 261,251.70 and 111,214.60 is: 166,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,005.80 : 261,251.70 = 111,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,005.80/261,251.70 = 111,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,005.80x = 261,251.70 × 111,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,005.80x = 29,055,003,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055,003,314.82/174,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,977.21

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