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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,977.39, 338,837.62 and 174,667.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,977.39, 338,837.62 and 174,667.90 is: 261,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,977.39 : 338,837.62 = 174,667.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,977.39/338,837.62 = 174,667.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,977.39x = 338,837.62 × 174,667.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,977.39x = 59,184,055,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,184,055,526.40/225,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,902.55

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