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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,226.49, 545,872.16 and 174,402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,226.49, 545,872.16 and 174,402.42 is: 261,379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,226.49 : 545,872.16 = 174,402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,226.49/545,872.16 = 174,402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,226.49x = 545,872.16 × 174,402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,226.49x = 95,201,425,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,201,425,714.63/364,226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,379.74

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