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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,072.53, 382,399.26 and 174,889.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,072.53, 382,399.26 and 174,889.01 is: 262,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,072.53 : 382,399.26 = 174,889.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,072.53/382,399.26 = 174,889.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,072.53x = 382,399.26 × 174,889.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,072.53x = 66,877,426,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,877,426,094.14/255,072.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,189.85

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