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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,131.57, 304,393.07 and 174,730.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,131.57, 304,393.07 and 174,730.74 is: 241,613.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,131.57 : 304,393.07 = 174,730.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,131.57/304,393.07 = 174,730.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,131.57x = 304,393.07 × 174,730.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,131.57x = 53,186,824,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,186,824,424.86/220,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,613.79

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