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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,788.20, 261,715.74 and 153,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,788.20, 261,715.74 and 153,793 is: 230,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,788.20 : 261,715.74 = 153,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,788.20/261,715.74 = 153,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,788.20x = 261,715.74 × 153,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,788.20x = 40,250,048,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,250,048,801.82/174,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,278.98

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