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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,301.74, 390,006.44 and 174,752.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,301.74, 390,006.44 and 174,752.36 is: 261,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,301.74 : 390,006.44 = 174,752.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,301.74/390,006.44 = 174,752.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,301.74x = 390,006.44 × 174,752.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,301.74x = 68,154,545,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,154,545,805.20/260,301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,829.01

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