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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,007.27, 374,165.54 and 174,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,007.27, 374,165.54 and 174,254.58 is: 240,584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,007.27 : 374,165.54 = 174,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,007.27/374,165.54 = 174,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,007.27x = 374,165.54 × 174,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,007.27x = 65,200,058,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,200,058,151.90/271,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,584.17

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