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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,050.51, 406,238.39 and 174,733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,050.51, 406,238.39 and 174,733.74 is: 261,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,050.51 : 406,238.39 = 174,733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,050.51/406,238.39 = 174,733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,050.51x = 406,238.39 × 174,733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,050.51x = 70,983,553,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,983,553,216.28/271,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,883.12

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