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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,282.02, 541,940.31 and 174,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,282.02, 541,940.31 and 174,450.66 is: 261,684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,282.02 : 541,940.31 = 174,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,282.02/541,940.31 = 174,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,282.02x = 541,940.31 × 174,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,282.02x = 94,541,844,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,541,844,760.10/361,282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,684.33

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