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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,014.53, 374,175.56 and 174,261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,014.53, 374,175.56 and 174,261.83 is: 240,594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,014.53 : 374,175.56 = 174,261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,014.53/374,175.56 = 174,261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,014.53x = 374,175.56 × 174,261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,014.53x = 65,204,516,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,204,516,955.57/271,014.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,594.17

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