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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,369.56, 360,816.72 and 175,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,369.56, 360,816.72 and 175,297.14 is: 241,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,369.56 : 360,816.72 = 175,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,369.56/360,816.72 = 175,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,369.56x = 360,816.72 × 175,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,369.56x = 63,250,139,080.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250,139,080.18/261,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,995.05

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