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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,275.52, 541,930.56 and 174,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,275.52, 541,930.56 and 174,444.16 is: 261,674.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,275.52 : 541,930.56 = 174,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,275.52/541,930.56 = 174,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,275.52x = 541,930.56 × 174,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,275.52x = 94,536,621,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,536,621,317.53/361,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,674.58

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