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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,259.09, 345,437.85 and 174,121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,259.09, 345,437.85 and 174,121.54 is: 261,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,259.09 : 345,437.85 = 174,121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,259.09/345,437.85 = 174,121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,259.09x = 345,437.85 × 174,121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,259.09x = 60,148,170,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,148,170,416.29/230,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,219.53

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