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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,678.70, 562,202.56 and 174,970.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,678.70, 562,202.56 and 174,970.06 is: 262,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,678.70 : 562,202.56 = 174,970.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,678.70/562,202.56 = 174,970.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,678.70x = 562,202.56 × 174,970.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,678.70x = 98,368,615,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368,615,655.35/374,678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,541.25

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