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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,503.40, 542,255.10 and 174,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,503.40, 542,255.10 and 174,879.40 is: 262,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,503.40 : 542,255.10 = 174,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,503.40/542,255.10 = 174,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,503.40x = 542,255.10 × 174,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,503.40x = 94,829,246,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,829,246,534.94/361,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,319.10

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