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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,678.52, 562,202.31 and 174,969.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,678.52, 562,202.31 and 174,969.89 is: 262,541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,678.52 : 562,202.31 = 174,969.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,678.52/562,202.31 = 174,969.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,678.52x = 562,202.31 × 174,969.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,678.52x = 98,368,473,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368,473,527.43/374,678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,541.00

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