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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,101.52, 498,298.44 and 174,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,101.52, 498,298.44 and 174,291.92 is: 261,514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,101.52 : 498,298.44 = 174,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,101.52/498,298.44 = 174,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,101.52x = 498,298.44 × 174,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,101.52x = 86,849,391,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,849,391,840.60/332,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,514.59

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