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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,965.49, 560,635.98 and 174,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,965.49, 560,635.98 and 174,183.04 is: 261,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,965.49 : 560,635.98 = 174,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,965.49/560,635.98 = 174,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,965.49x = 560,635.98 × 174,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,965.49x = 97,653,279,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,653,279,329.78/373,965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,129.12

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