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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,377.41, 261,564.86 and 115,476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,377.41, 261,564.86 and 115,476.73 is: 173,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,377.41 : 261,564.86 = 115,476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,377.41/261,564.86 = 115,476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,377.41x = 261,564.86 × 115,476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,377.41x = 30,204,654,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,204,654,138.32/174,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,214.26

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