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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,520.92, 360,905.88 and 174,505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,520.92, 360,905.88 and 174,505.92 is: 261,849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,520.92 : 360,905.88 = 174,505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,520.92/360,905.88 = 174,505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,520.92x = 360,905.88 × 174,505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,520.92x = 62,980,212,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,980,212,622.81/240,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,849.21

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