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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,142.08, 410,898.23 and 171,605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,142.08, 410,898.23 and 171,605.46 is: 257,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,142.08 : 410,898.23 = 171,605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,142.08/410,898.23 = 171,605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,142.08x = 410,898.23 × 171,605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,142.08x = 70,512,378,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,512,378,914.31/274,142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,211.08

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