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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,003.80, 528,005.70 and 174,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,003.80, 528,005.70 and 174,538.20 is: 261,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,003.80 : 528,005.70 = 174,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,003.80/528,005.70 = 174,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,003.80x = 528,005.70 × 174,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,003.80x = 92,157,164,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,157,164,467.74/352,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,807.30

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