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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,271.46, 441,295.14 and 174,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,271.46, 441,295.14 and 174,362.24 is: 261,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,271.46 : 441,295.14 = 174,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,271.46/441,295.14 = 174,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,271.46x = 441,295.14 × 174,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,271.46x = 76,945,209,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,945,209,560.89/294,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,476.97

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