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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,537.52, 425,776.14 and 174,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,537.52, 425,776.14 and 174,401.52 is: 240,670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,537.52 : 425,776.14 = 174,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,537.52/425,776.14 = 174,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,537.52x = 425,776.14 × 174,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,537.52x = 74,256,005,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,256,005,995.73/308,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,670.91

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