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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,746.99, 475,190.55 and 174,519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,746.99, 475,190.55 and 174,519.02 is: 261,817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,746.99 : 475,190.55 = 174,519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,746.99/475,190.55 = 174,519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,746.99x = 475,190.55 × 174,519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,746.99x = 82,929,790,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,929,790,287.24/316,746.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,817.14

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