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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,091.70, 498,283.35 and 174,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,091.70, 498,283.35 and 174,283.25 is: 261,501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,091.70 : 498,283.35 = 174,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,091.70/498,283.35 = 174,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,091.70x = 498,283.35 × 174,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,091.70x = 86,842,438,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,842,438,513.91/332,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,501.38

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