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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,709.24, 411,325.59 and 174,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,709.24, 411,325.59 and 174,325.94 is: 261,020.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,709.24 : 411,325.59 = 174,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,709.24/411,325.59 = 174,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,709.24x = 411,325.59 × 174,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,709.24x = 71,704,718,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,704,718,066.18/274,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,020.41

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