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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,847.10, 353,132.28 and 174,310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,847.10, 353,132.28 and 174,310.28 is: 240,591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,847.10 : 353,132.28 = 174,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,847.10/353,132.28 = 174,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,847.10x = 353,132.28 × 174,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,847.10x = 61,554,586,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554,586,603.84/255,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,591.30

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