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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,072.55, 498,254.67 and 174,264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,072.55, 498,254.67 and 174,264.12 is: 261,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,072.55 : 498,254.67 = 174,264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,072.55/498,254.67 = 174,264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,072.55x = 498,254.67 × 174,264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,072.55x = 86,827,911,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,827,911,603.44/332,072.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,472.72

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