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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,275.82, 549,601.26 and 174,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,275.82, 549,601.26 and 174,367.44 is: 261,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,275.82 : 549,601.26 = 174,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,275.82/549,601.26 = 174,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,275.82x = 549,601.26 × 174,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,275.82x = 95,832,564,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,832,564,726.97/366,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,640.43

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