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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,008.77, 374,167.61 and 174,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,008.77, 374,167.61 and 174,256.08 is: 240,586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,008.77 : 374,167.61 = 174,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,008.77/374,167.61 = 174,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,008.77x = 374,167.61 × 174,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,008.77x = 65,200,980,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,200,980,110.29/271,008.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,586.24

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