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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,773.03, 260,066.26 and 174,182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,773.03, 260,066.26 and 174,182.54 is: 259,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,773.03 : 260,066.26 = 174,182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,773.03/260,066.26 = 174,182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,773.03x = 260,066.26 × 174,182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,773.03x = 45,299,000,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299,000,652.50/174,773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,187.60

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