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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,518.73, 360,902.61 and 174,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,518.73, 360,902.61 and 174,503.73 is: 261,845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,518.73 : 360,902.61 = 174,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,518.73/360,902.61 = 174,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,518.73x = 360,902.61 × 174,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,518.73x = 62,978,851,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,978,851,611.74/240,518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,845.93

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