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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,571.05, 561,939.82 and 174,782.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,571.05, 561,939.82 and 174,782.45 is: 262,212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,571.05 : 561,939.82 = 174,782.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,571.05/561,939.82 = 174,782.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,571.05x = 561,939.82 × 174,782.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,571.05x = 98,217,219,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,217,219,460.05/374,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,212.52

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