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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,404, 261,608.46 and 49,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,404, 261,608.46 and 49,745 is: 74,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,404 : 261,608.46 = 49,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,404/261,608.46 = 49,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,404x = 261,608.46 × 49,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,404x = 13,013,712,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,013,712,842.70/174,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,618.20

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