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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,333.52, 412,190.40 and 174,538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,333.52, 412,190.40 and 174,538.28 is: 262,246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,333.52 : 412,190.40 = 174,538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,333.52/412,190.40 = 174,538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,333.52x = 412,190.40 × 174,538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,333.52x = 71,943,003,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,943,003,448.51/274,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,246.49

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