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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,289.43, 549,621.50 and 174,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,289.43, 549,621.50 and 174,380.72 is: 261,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,289.43 : 549,621.50 = 174,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,289.43/549,621.50 = 174,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,289.43x = 549,621.50 × 174,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,289.43x = 95,843,389,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,843,389,277.47/366,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,660.27

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