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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,314.92, 346,998.06 and 174,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,314.92, 346,998.06 and 174,706.20 is: 241,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,314.92 : 346,998.06 = 174,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,314.92/346,998.06 = 174,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,314.92x = 346,998.06 × 174,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,314.92x = 60,622,712,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,622,712,469.97/251,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,222.10

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