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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,427.36, 352,207.92 and 174,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,427.36, 352,207.92 and 174,868 is: 241,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,427.36 : 352,207.92 = 174,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,427.36/352,207.92 = 174,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,427.36x = 352,207.92 × 174,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,427.36x = 61,589,894,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589,894,554.56/255,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,124.89

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