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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,227.49, 545,873.66 and 174,403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,227.49, 545,873.66 and 174,403.42 is: 261,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,227.49 : 545,873.66 = 174,403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,227.49/545,873.66 = 174,403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,227.49x = 545,873.66 × 174,403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,227.49x = 95,202,233,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,202,233,191.92/364,227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,381.24

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