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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,884.12, 353,183.40 and 174,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,884.12, 353,183.40 and 174,347.24 is: 240,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,884.12 : 353,183.40 = 174,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,884.12/353,183.40 = 174,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,884.12x = 353,183.40 × 174,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,884.12x = 61,576,551,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,551,003.82/255,884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,642.33

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