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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,767, 593,650.50 and 174,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,767, 593,650.50 and 174,151 is: 261,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,767 : 593,650.50 = 174,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,767/593,650.50 = 174,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,767x = 593,650.50 × 174,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,767x = 103,384,828,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,384,828,225.50/395,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,226.50

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