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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,615.02, 412,612.65 and 174,819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,615.02, 412,612.65 and 174,819.78 is: 262,669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,615.02 : 412,612.65 = 174,819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,615.02/412,612.65 = 174,819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,615.02x = 412,612.65 × 174,819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,615.02x = 72,132,852,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,132,852,698.22/274,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,669.00

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