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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,078.54, 498,264.14 and 174,268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,078.54, 498,264.14 and 174,268.94 is: 261,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,078.54 : 498,264.14 = 174,268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,078.54/498,264.14 = 174,268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,078.54x = 498,264.14 × 174,268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,078.54x = 86,831,961,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,831,961,462.16/332,078.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,480.20

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