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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,225.49, 545,870.66 and 174,401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,225.49, 545,870.66 and 174,401.42 is: 261,378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,225.49 : 545,870.66 = 174,401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,225.49/545,870.66 = 174,401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,225.49x = 545,870.66 × 174,401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,225.49x = 95,200,618,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,200,618,240.34/364,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,378.24

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