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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,176.62, 498,411.36 and 174,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,176.62, 498,411.36 and 174,368.82 is: 261,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,176.62 : 498,411.36 = 174,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,176.62/498,411.36 = 174,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,176.62x = 498,411.36 × 174,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,176.62x = 86,907,400,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,907,400,717.80/332,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,630.10

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