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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,216.80, 401,864.40 and 174,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,216.80, 401,864.40 and 174,674.40 is: 261,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,216.80 : 401,864.40 = 174,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,216.80/401,864.40 = 174,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,216.80x = 401,864.40 × 174,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,216.80x = 70,195,422,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,195,422,951.36/268,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,711.51

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