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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,433, 261,651.96 and 49,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,433, 261,651.96 and 49,774 is: 74,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,433 : 261,651.96 = 49,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,433/261,651.96 = 49,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,433x = 261,651.96 × 49,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,433x = 13,023,464,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,023,464,657.04/174,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,661.70

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