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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,613.52, 412,610.40 and 174,818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,613.52, 412,610.40 and 174,818.28 is: 262,666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,613.52 : 412,610.40 = 174,818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,613.52/412,610.40 = 174,818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,613.52x = 412,610.40 × 174,818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,613.52x = 72,131,840,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,131,840,438.11/274,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,666.75

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