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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,973.89, 338,832.38 and 174,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,973.89, 338,832.38 and 174,664.40 is: 261,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,973.89 : 338,832.38 = 174,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,973.89/338,832.38 = 174,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,973.89x = 338,832.38 × 174,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,973.89x = 59,181,951,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,181,951,785.79/225,973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,897.30

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