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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,239.74, 428,170.93 and 174,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,239.74, 428,170.93 and 174,273.74 is: 240,520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,239.74 : 428,170.93 = 174,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,239.74/428,170.93 = 174,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,239.74x = 428,170.93 × 174,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,239.74x = 74,618,949,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618,949,330.38/310,239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,520.28

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