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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,265.80, 261,657.90 and 134,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,265.80, 261,657.90 and 134,867.40 is: 202,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,265.80 : 261,657.90 = 134,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,265.80/261,657.90 = 134,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,265.80x = 261,657.90 × 134,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,265.80x = 35,289,120,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,120,662.46/174,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,501.70

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