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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,254.45, 546,145.16 and 174,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,254.45, 546,145.16 and 174,710.40 is: 261,952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,254.45 : 546,145.16 = 174,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,254.45/546,145.16 = 174,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,254.45x = 546,145.16 × 174,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,254.45x = 95,417,238,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,417,238,488.11/364,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,952.16

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