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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,233.51, 542,200.19 and 174,376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,233.51, 542,200.19 and 174,376.23 is: 261,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,233.51 : 542,200.19 = 174,376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,233.51/542,200.19 = 174,376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,233.51x = 542,200.19 × 174,376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,233.51x = 94,546,824,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,546,824,165.60/361,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,733.26

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