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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,797.36, 560,690.76 and 174,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,797.36, 560,690.76 and 174,006 is: 261,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,797.36 : 560,690.76 = 174,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,797.36/560,690.76 = 174,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,797.36x = 560,690.76 × 174,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,797.36x = 97,563,556,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,563,556,384.56/373,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,006.54

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