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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,605.70, 542,408.55 and 174,636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,605.70, 542,408.55 and 174,636.10 is: 261,954.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,605.70 : 542,408.55 = 174,636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,605.70/542,408.55 = 174,636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,605.70x = 542,408.55 × 174,636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,605.70x = 94,724,113,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,724,113,778.66/361,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,954.15

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