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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,568.14, 355,973.13 and 174,094.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,568.14, 355,973.13 and 174,094.11 is: 260,863.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,568.14 : 355,973.13 = 174,094.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,568.14/355,973.13 = 174,094.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,568.14x = 355,973.13 × 174,094.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,568.14x = 61,972,825,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972,825,251.26/237,568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,863.37

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