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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,542.52, 425,783.04 and 174,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,542.52, 425,783.04 and 174,406.52 is: 240,677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,542.52 : 425,783.04 = 174,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,542.52/425,783.04 = 174,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,542.52x = 425,783.04 × 174,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,542.52x = 74,259,338,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,259,338,281.42/308,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,677.81

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