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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,979.14, 550,016.89 and 174,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,979.14, 550,016.89 and 174,954.74 is: 262,216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,979.14 : 550,016.89 = 174,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,979.14/550,016.89 = 174,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,979.14x = 550,016.89 × 174,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,979.14x = 96,228,058,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,228,058,798.09/366,979.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,216.70

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