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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,040.76, 541,872.18 and 174,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,040.76, 541,872.18 and 174,209.40 is: 261,464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,040.76 : 541,872.18 = 174,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,040.76/541,872.18 = 174,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,040.76x = 541,872.18 × 174,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,040.76x = 94,399,227,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,399,227,354.49/361,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,464.18

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