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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,724.67, 374,719.41 and 174,829.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,724.67, 374,719.41 and 174,829.59 is: 241,097.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,724.67 : 374,719.41 = 174,829.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,724.67/374,719.41 = 174,829.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,724.67x = 374,719.41 × 174,829.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,724.67x = 65,512,040,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,512,040,815.34/271,724.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,097.14

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