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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,514.98, 360,896.96 and 174,499.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,514.98, 360,896.96 and 174,499.98 is: 261,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,514.98 : 360,896.96 = 174,499.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,514.98/360,896.96 = 174,499.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,514.98x = 360,896.96 × 174,499.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,514.98x = 62,976,514,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976,514,091.67/240,514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,840.29

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