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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,007.70, 261,011.55 and 154,178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,007.70, 261,011.55 and 154,178.90 is: 231,268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,007.70 : 261,011.55 = 154,178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,007.70/261,011.55 = 154,178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,007.70x = 261,011.55 × 154,178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,007.70x = 40,242,473,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242,473,666.30/174,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,268.35

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