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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,507.52, 561,844.52 and 174,718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,507.52, 561,844.52 and 174,718.92 is: 262,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,507.52 : 561,844.52 = 174,718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,507.52/561,844.52 = 174,718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,507.52x = 561,844.52 × 174,718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,507.52x = 98,164,867,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,164,867,742.32/374,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,117.21

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