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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,522.28, 360,907.85 and 174,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,522.28, 360,907.85 and 174,507.28 is: 261,851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,522.28 : 360,907.85 = 174,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,522.28/360,907.85 = 174,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,522.28x = 360,907.85 × 174,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,522.28x = 62,981,047,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,981,047,234.15/240,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,851.20

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