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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,073.55, 498,256.17 and 174,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,073.55, 498,256.17 and 174,265.12 is: 261,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,073.55 : 498,256.17 = 174,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,073.55/498,256.17 = 174,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,073.55x = 498,256.17 × 174,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,073.55x = 86,828,671,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,828,671,255.79/332,073.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,474.22

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