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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,811.24, 300,741.93 and 174,372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,811.24, 300,741.93 and 174,372.30 is: 261,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,811.24 : 300,741.93 = 174,372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,811.24/300,741.93 = 174,372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,811.24x = 300,741.93 × 174,372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,811.24x = 52,441,062,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,441,062,040.54/200,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,146.05

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