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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,007.24, 561,059.37 and 171,554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,007.24, 561,059.37 and 171,554.54 is: 257,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,007.24 : 561,059.37 = 171,554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,007.24/561,059.37 = 171,554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,007.24x = 561,059.37 × 171,554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,007.24x = 96,252,279,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,252,279,327.74/374,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,354.05

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