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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,043.91, 373,700.54 and 174,076.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,043.91, 373,700.54 and 174,076.58 is: 240,007.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,043.91 : 373,700.54 = 174,076.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,043.91/373,700.54 = 174,076.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,043.91x = 373,700.54 × 174,076.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,043.91x = 65,052,509,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,052,509,208.47/271,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,007.27

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