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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,427.52, 412,330.32 and 174,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,427.52, 412,330.32 and 174,631.20 is: 262,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,427.52 : 412,330.32 = 174,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,427.52/412,330.32 = 174,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,427.52x = 412,330.32 × 174,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,427.52x = 72,005,738,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,005,738,577.98/274,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,385.27

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