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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,520.73, 360,905.60 and 174,505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,520.73, 360,905.60 and 174,505.73 is: 261,848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,520.73 : 360,905.60 = 174,505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,520.73/360,905.60 = 174,505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,520.73x = 360,905.60 × 174,505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,520.73x = 62,980,095,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,980,095,189.09/240,520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,848.93

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