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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,069.06, 380,856.33 and 174,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,069.06, 380,856.33 and 174,013.92 is: 240,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,069.06 : 380,856.33 = 174,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,069.06/380,856.33 = 174,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,069.06x = 380,856.33 × 174,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,069.06x = 66,274,302,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274,302,940.11/276,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,064.22

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