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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,048.41, 378,160.22 and 172,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,048.41, 378,160.22 and 172,041.26 is: 237,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,048.41 : 378,160.22 = 172,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,048.41/378,160.22 = 172,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,048.41x = 378,160.22 × 172,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,048.41x = 65,059,160,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,059,160,730.68/274,048.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,400.25

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