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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,715.68, 401,155.52 and 174,422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,715.68, 401,155.52 and 174,422.98 is: 240,684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,715.68 : 401,155.52 = 174,422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,715.68/401,155.52 = 174,422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,715.68x = 401,155.52 × 174,422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,715.68x = 69,970,738,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,970,738,363.96/290,715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,684.43

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