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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,327.70, 361,635.15 and 174,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,327.70, 361,635.15 and 174,907.70 is: 262,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,327.70 : 361,635.15 = 174,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,327.70/361,635.15 = 174,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,327.70x = 361,635.15 × 174,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,327.70x = 63,252,772,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,252,772,325.66/241,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,103.24

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