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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,015.40, 351,023.10 and 174,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,015.40, 351,023.10 and 174,966.40 is: 262,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,015.40 : 351,023.10 = 174,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,015.40/351,023.10 = 174,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,015.40x = 351,023.10 × 174,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,015.40x = 61,417,248,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417,248,123.84/234,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,449.60

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