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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,051.70, 498,223.35 and 174,243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,051.70, 498,223.35 and 174,243.25 is: 261,441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,051.70 : 498,223.35 = 174,243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,051.70/498,223.35 = 174,243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,051.70x = 498,223.35 × 174,243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,051.70x = 86,812,052,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,812,052,367.55/332,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,441.37

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