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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,515.74, 360,898.09 and 174,500.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,515.74, 360,898.09 and 174,500.74 is: 261,841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,515.74 : 360,898.09 = 174,500.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,515.74/360,898.09 = 174,500.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,515.74x = 360,898.09 × 174,500.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,515.74x = 62,976,982,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976,982,431.09/240,515.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,841.42

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