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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,251.42, 381,088.95 and 174,403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,251.42, 381,088.95 and 174,403.10 is: 240,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,251.42 : 381,088.95 = 174,403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,251.42/381,088.95 = 174,403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,251.42x = 381,088.95 × 174,403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,251.42x = 66,463,094,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463,094,255.75/276,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,589.15

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