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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,225.74, 545,871.04 and 174,401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,225.74, 545,871.04 and 174,401.67 is: 261,378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,225.74 : 545,871.04 = 174,401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,225.74/545,871.04 = 174,401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,225.74x = 545,871.04 × 174,401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,225.74x = 95,200,820,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,200,820,544.63/364,225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,378.62

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