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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,519, 360,902.96 and 174,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,519, 360,902.96 and 174,504 is: 261,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,519 : 360,902.96 = 174,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,519/360,902.96 = 174,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,519x = 360,902.96 × 174,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,519x = 62,979,010,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,979,010,131.84/240,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,846.30

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