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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,516.48, 352,180.32 and 174,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,516.48, 352,180.32 and 174,804.72 is: 240,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,516.48 : 352,180.32 = 174,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,516.48/352,180.32 = 174,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,516.48x = 352,180.32 × 174,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,516.48x = 61,562,782,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,562,782,227.11/255,516.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,934.68

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