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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,704.71, 560,951.60 and 174,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,704.71, 560,951.60 and 174,217.50 is: 261,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,704.71 : 560,951.60 = 174,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,704.71/560,951.60 = 174,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,704.71x = 560,951.60 × 174,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,704.71x = 97,727,584,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,727,584,501.91/373,704.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,510.18

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