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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,329.70, 361,638.15 and 174,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,329.70, 361,638.15 and 174,909.70 is: 262,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,329.70 : 361,638.15 = 174,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,329.70/361,638.15 = 174,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,329.70x = 361,638.15 × 174,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,329.70x = 63,254,020,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,254,020,325.06/241,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,106.24

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