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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,014.03, 374,174.87 and 174,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,014.03, 374,174.87 and 174,261.33 is: 240,593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,014.03 : 374,174.87 = 174,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,014.03/374,174.87 = 174,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,014.03x = 374,174.87 × 174,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,014.03x = 65,204,209,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,204,209,627.47/271,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,593.48

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