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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,145.10, 541,804.05 and 174,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,145.10, 541,804.05 and 174,002.70 is: 261,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,145.10 : 541,804.05 = 174,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,145.10/541,804.05 = 174,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,145.10x = 541,804.05 × 174,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,145.10x = 94,275,367,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,275,367,570.94/361,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,045.68

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