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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,707.74, 411,323.34 and 174,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,707.74, 411,323.34 and 174,324.44 is: 261,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,707.74 : 411,323.34 = 174,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,707.74/411,323.34 = 174,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,707.74x = 411,323.34 × 174,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,707.74x = 71,703,710,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,703,710,904.43/274,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,018.17

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