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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,568.52, 355,973.69 and 174,094.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,568.52, 355,973.69 and 174,094.49 is: 260,863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,568.52 : 355,973.69 = 174,094.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,568.52/355,973.69 = 174,094.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,568.52x = 355,973.69 × 174,094.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,568.52x = 61,973,056,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,973,056,669.34/237,568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,863.93

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