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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,567.11, 561,933.89 and 174,778.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,567.11, 561,933.89 and 174,778.52 is: 262,206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,567.11 : 561,933.89 = 174,778.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,567.11/561,933.89 = 174,778.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,567.11x = 561,933.89 × 174,778.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,567.11x = 98,213,970,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,213,970,603.90/374,567.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,206.61

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