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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,008.83, 374,167.69 and 174,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,008.83, 374,167.69 and 174,256.14 is: 240,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,008.83 : 374,167.69 = 174,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,008.83/374,167.69 = 174,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,008.83x = 374,167.69 × 174,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,008.83x = 65,201,017,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,017,372.12/271,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,586.32

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