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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,280.32, 498,048.96 and 174,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,280.32, 498,048.96 and 174,525.44 is: 261,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,280.32 : 498,048.96 = 174,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,280.32/498,048.96 = 174,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,280.32x = 498,048.96 × 174,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,280.32x = 86,922,213,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,922,213,885.54/332,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,593.02

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