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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,279.77, 541,936.94 and 174,448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,279.77, 541,936.94 and 174,448.41 is: 261,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,279.77 : 541,936.94 = 174,448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,279.77/541,936.94 = 174,448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,279.77x = 541,936.94 × 174,448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,279.77x = 94,540,036,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,540,036,631.02/361,279.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,680.96

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