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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,641.78, 561,950.22 and 174,687.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,641.78, 561,950.22 and 174,687.01 is: 262,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,641.78 : 561,950.22 = 174,687.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,641.78/561,950.22 = 174,687.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,641.78x = 561,950.22 × 174,687.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,641.78x = 98,165,403,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,165,403,700.64/374,641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,024.71

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