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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,695.70, 302,543.55 and 174,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,695.70, 302,543.55 and 174,047.70 is: 261,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,695.70 : 302,543.55 = 174,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,695.70/302,543.55 = 174,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,695.70x = 302,543.55 × 174,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,695.70x = 52,657,009,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,657,009,027.34/201,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,071.55

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