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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,966.36, 616,342.61 and 174,187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,966.36, 616,342.61 and 174,187.16 is: 261,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,966.36 : 616,342.61 = 174,187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,966.36/616,342.61 = 174,187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,966.36x = 616,342.61 × 174,187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,966.36x = 107,358,966,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,358,966,176.64/410,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,235.41

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