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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,847.40, 541,271.10 and 174,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,847.40, 541,271.10 and 174,223.40 is: 261,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,847.40 : 541,271.10 = 174,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,847.40/541,271.10 = 174,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,847.40x = 541,271.10 × 174,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,847.40x = 94,302,091,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,302,091,363.74/360,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,335.10

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