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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,010.27, 374,169.68 and 174,257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,010.27, 374,169.68 and 174,257.58 is: 240,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,010.27 : 374,169.68 = 174,257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,010.27/374,169.68 = 174,257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,010.27x = 374,169.68 × 174,257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,010.27x = 65,201,902,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,902,074.89/271,010.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,588.31

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