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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,011.27, 374,171.06 and 174,258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,011.27, 374,171.06 and 174,258.58 is: 240,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,011.27 : 374,171.06 = 174,258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,011.27/374,171.06 = 174,258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,011.27x = 374,171.06 × 174,258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,011.27x = 65,202,517,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202,517,592.69/271,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,589.69

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