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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,107.83, 561,349.46 and 174,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,107.83, 561,349.46 and 174,443.84 is: 261,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,107.83 : 561,349.46 = 174,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,107.83/561,349.46 = 174,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,107.83x = 561,349.46 × 174,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,107.83x = 97,923,955,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,923,955,384.33/374,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,753.29

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