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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,154.58, 381,201.91 and 174,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,154.58, 381,201.91 and 174,159.74 is: 240,408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,154.58 : 381,201.91 = 174,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,154.58/381,201.91 = 174,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,154.58x = 381,201.91 × 174,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,154.58x = 66,390,026,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390,026,050.71/276,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,408.92

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