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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,848.10, 353,133.66 and 174,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,848.10, 353,133.66 and 174,311.28 is: 240,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,848.10 : 353,133.66 = 174,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,848.10/353,133.66 = 174,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,848.10x = 353,133.66 × 174,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,848.10x = 61,555,180,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555,180,285.68/255,848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,592.68

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