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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,274.08, 261,068.64 and 114,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,274.08, 261,068.64 and 114,928.80 is: 172,167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,274.08 : 261,068.64 = 114,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,274.08/261,068.64 = 114,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,274.08x = 261,068.64 × 114,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,274.08x = 30,004,305,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004,305,512.83/174,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,167.34

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