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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,974.89, 338,833.87 and 174,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,974.89, 338,833.87 and 174,665.40 is: 261,898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,974.89 : 338,833.87 = 174,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,974.89/338,833.87 = 174,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,974.89x = 338,833.87 × 174,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,974.89x = 59,182,553,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182,553,437.10/225,974.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,898.80

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