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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,252.92, 381,091.02 and 174,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,252.92, 381,091.02 and 174,404.60 is: 240,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,252.92 : 381,091.02 = 174,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,252.92/381,091.02 = 174,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,252.92x = 381,091.02 × 174,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,252.92x = 66,464,026,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,464,026,906.69/276,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,591.22

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