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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,177.69, 582,266.18 and 174,696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,177.69, 582,266.18 and 174,696.07 is: 262,043.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,177.69 : 582,266.18 = 174,696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,177.69/582,266.18 = 174,696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,177.69x = 582,266.18 × 174,696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,177.69x = 101,719,612,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,719,612,466.43/388,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,043.94

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