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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,238.52, 542,207.68 and 174,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,238.52, 542,207.68 and 174,381.24 is: 261,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,238.52 : 542,207.68 = 174,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,238.52/542,207.68 = 174,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,238.52x = 542,207.68 × 174,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,238.52x = 94,550,847,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,550,847,575.92/361,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,740.77

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