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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,631.52, 412,637.46 and 174,836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,631.52, 412,637.46 and 174,836.28 is: 262,693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,631.52 : 412,637.46 = 174,836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,631.52/412,637.46 = 174,836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,631.52x = 412,637.46 × 174,836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,631.52x = 72,143,998,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,143,998,495.05/274,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,693.80

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