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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,682.70, 302,524.05 and 174,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,682.70, 302,524.05 and 174,034.70 is: 261,052.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,682.70 : 302,524.05 = 174,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,682.70/302,524.05 = 174,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,682.70x = 302,524.05 × 174,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,682.70x = 52,649,682,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649,682,284.54/201,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,052.05

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