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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,582.08, 527,397.73 and 174,041.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,582.08, 527,397.73 and 174,041.42 is: 261,074.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,582.08 : 527,397.73 = 174,041.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,582.08/527,397.73 = 174,041.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,582.08x = 527,397.73 × 174,041.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,582.08x = 91,789,050,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,789,050,717.37/351,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,074.31

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