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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,737.62, 475,176.49 and 174,509.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,737.62, 475,176.49 and 174,509.65 is: 261,803.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,737.62 : 475,176.49 = 174,509.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,737.62/475,176.49 = 174,509.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,737.62x = 475,176.49 × 174,509.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,737.62x = 82,922,881,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,922,881,333.91/316,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,803.07

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