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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,059.80, 401,628.90 and 174,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,059.80, 401,628.90 and 174,517.40 is: 261,476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,059.80 : 401,628.90 = 174,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,059.80/401,628.90 = 174,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,059.80x = 401,628.90 × 174,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,059.80x = 70,091,231,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,091,231,392.86/268,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,476.10

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