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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,569.64, 355,975.38 and 174,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,569.64, 355,975.38 and 174,095.61 is: 260,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,569.64 : 355,975.38 = 174,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,569.64/355,975.38 = 174,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,569.64x = 355,975.38 × 174,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,569.64x = 61,973,750,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,973,750,926.08/237,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,865.62

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