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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,712.80, 542,415.60 and 174,781.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,712.80, 542,415.60 and 174,781.60 is: 262,098.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,712.80 : 542,415.60 = 174,781.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,712.80/542,415.60 = 174,781.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,712.80x = 542,415.60 × 174,781.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,712.80x = 94,804,266,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,804,266,432.96/361,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,098.18

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