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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,754.60, 498,743.10 and 174,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,754.60, 498,743.10 and 174,901.80 is: 262,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,754.60 : 498,743.10 = 174,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,754.60/498,743.10 = 174,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,754.60x = 498,743.10 × 174,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,754.60x = 87,231,065,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,231,065,927.58/332,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,148.34

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