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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,990.25, 411,108.50 and 174,124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,990.25, 411,108.50 and 174,124.54 is: 261,265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,990.25 : 411,108.50 = 174,124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,990.25/411,108.50 = 174,124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,990.25x = 411,108.50 × 174,124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,990.25x = 71,584,078,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,584,078,452.59/273,990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,265.06

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