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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,570.46, 549,139.86 and 174,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,570.46, 549,139.86 and 174,171.08 is: 260,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,570.46 : 549,139.86 = 174,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,570.46/549,139.86 = 174,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,570.46x = 549,139.86 × 174,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,570.46x = 95,644,281,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,644,281,701.84/366,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,916.50

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