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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,006.70, 261,010.05 and 154,177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,006.70, 261,010.05 and 154,177.90 is: 231,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,006.70 : 261,010.05 = 154,177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,006.70/261,010.05 = 154,177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,006.70x = 261,010.05 × 154,177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,006.70x = 40,241,981,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241,981,387.90/174,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,266.85

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