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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,414.40, 542,121.60 and 174,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,414.40, 542,121.60 and 174,790.40 is: 262,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,414.40 : 542,121.60 = 174,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,414.40/542,121.60 = 174,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,414.40x = 542,121.60 × 174,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,414.40x = 94,757,651,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,757,651,312.64/361,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,185.60

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