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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,042.80, 528,064.20 and 174,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,042.80, 528,064.20 and 174,577.20 is: 261,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,042.80 : 528,064.20 = 174,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,042.80/528,064.20 = 174,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,042.80x = 528,064.20 × 174,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,042.80x = 92,187,969,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,187,969,456.24/352,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,865.80

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