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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,122.20, 498,231.90 and 174,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,122.20, 498,231.90 and 174,362.55 is: 261,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,122.20 : 498,231.90 = 174,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,122.20/498,231.90 = 174,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,122.20x = 498,231.90 × 174,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,122.20x = 86,872,984,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,872,984,575.35/332,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,569.34

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