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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,643.14, 527,489.55 and 174,102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,643.14, 527,489.55 and 174,102.48 is: 261,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,643.14 : 527,489.55 = 174,102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,643.14/527,489.55 = 174,102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,643.14x = 527,489.55 × 174,102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,643.14x = 91,837,238,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,837,238,829.08/351,643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,166.02

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