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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,367, 261,552.93 and 49,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,367, 261,552.93 and 49,708 is: 74,562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,367 : 261,552.93 = 49,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,367/261,552.93 = 49,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,367x = 261,552.93 × 49,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,367x = 13,001,273,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,001,273,044.44/174,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,562.69

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