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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,235.01, 542,202.44 and 174,377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,235.01, 542,202.44 and 174,377.73 is: 261,735.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,235.01 : 542,202.44 = 174,377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,235.01/542,202.44 = 174,377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,235.01x = 542,202.44 × 174,377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,235.01x = 94,548,029,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,548,029,815.77/361,235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,735.51

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