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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,504.40, 542,256.60 and 174,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,504.40, 542,256.60 and 174,880.40 is: 262,320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,504.40 : 542,256.60 = 174,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,504.40/542,256.60 = 174,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,504.40x = 542,256.60 × 174,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,504.40x = 94,830,051,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,830,051,110.64/361,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,320.60

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