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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,075.16, 498,259.08 and 174,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,075.16, 498,259.08 and 174,265.56 is: 261,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,075.16 : 498,259.08 = 174,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,075.16/498,259.08 = 174,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,075.16x = 498,259.08 × 174,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,075.16x = 86,829,397,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,829,397,601.28/332,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,475.14

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