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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,276.34, 498,560.67 and 174,468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,276.34, 498,560.67 and 174,468.18 is: 261,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,276.34 : 498,560.67 = 174,468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,276.34/498,560.67 = 174,468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,276.34x = 498,560.67 × 174,468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,276.34x = 86,982,972,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982,972,714.48/332,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,779.01

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