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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,633.62, 307,436.31 and 174,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,633.62, 307,436.31 and 174,391.92 is: 260,727.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,633.62 : 307,436.31 = 174,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,633.62/307,436.31 = 174,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,633.62x = 307,436.31 × 174,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,633.62x = 53,614,408,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,614,408,378.62/205,633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,727.83

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