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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,663.55, 562,179.85 and 174,954.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,663.55, 562,179.85 and 174,954.91 is: 262,518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,663.55 : 562,179.85 = 174,954.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,663.55/562,179.85 = 174,954.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,663.55x = 562,179.85 × 174,954.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,663.55x = 98,356,123,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,356,123,217.73/374,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,518.53

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