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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,960.99, 560,629.23 and 174,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,960.99, 560,629.23 and 174,178.54 is: 261,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,960.99 : 560,629.23 = 174,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,960.99/560,629.23 = 174,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,960.99x = 560,629.23 × 174,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,960.99x = 97,649,580,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,649,580,762.72/373,960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,122.37

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