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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,276.82, 549,602.76 and 174,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,276.82, 549,602.76 and 174,368.44 is: 261,641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,276.82 : 549,602.76 = 174,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,276.82/549,602.76 = 174,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,276.82x = 549,602.76 × 174,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,276.82x = 95,833,375,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,833,375,880.89/366,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,641.93

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