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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,503.90, 542,255.85 and 174,879.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,503.90, 542,255.85 and 174,879.90 is: 262,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,503.90 : 542,255.85 = 174,879.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,503.90/542,255.85 = 174,879.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,503.90x = 542,255.85 × 174,879.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,503.90x = 94,829,648,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,829,648,822.42/361,503.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,319.85

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