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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,271.52, 541,924.56 and 174,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,271.52, 541,924.56 and 174,440.16 is: 261,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,271.52 : 541,924.56 = 174,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,271.52/541,924.56 = 174,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,271.52x = 541,924.56 × 174,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,271.52x = 94,533,406,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,533,406,954.33/361,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,668.58

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