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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,011.80, 394,712.10 and 174,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,011.80, 394,712.10 and 174,235.80 is: 261,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,011.80 : 394,712.10 = 174,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,011.80/394,712.10 = 174,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,011.80x = 394,712.10 × 174,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,011.80x = 68,772,978,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,772,978,513.18/263,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,482.48

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