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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,227.27, 374,065.86 and 174,447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,227.27, 374,065.86 and 174,447.06 is: 240,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,227.27 : 374,065.86 = 174,447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,227.27/374,065.86 = 174,447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,227.27x = 374,065.86 × 174,447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,227.27x = 65,254,689,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254,689,523.37/271,227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,590.44

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