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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,748.48, 381,618.12 and 174,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,748.48, 381,618.12 and 174,589.44 is: 261,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,748.48 : 381,618.12 = 174,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,748.48/381,618.12 = 174,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,748.48x = 381,618.12 × 174,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,748.48x = 66,626,493,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,626,493,864.65/254,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,538.34

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