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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,723.29, 411,346.67 and 174,339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,723.29, 411,346.67 and 174,339.99 is: 261,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,723.29 : 411,346.67 = 174,339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,723.29/411,346.67 = 174,339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,723.29x = 411,346.67 × 174,339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,723.29x = 71,714,173,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,714,173,462.63/274,723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,041.48

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