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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,998.75, 636,289.73 and 174,680.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,998.75, 636,289.73 and 174,680.75 is: 262,141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,998.75 : 636,289.73 = 174,680.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,998.75/636,289.73 = 174,680.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,998.75x = 636,289.73 × 174,680.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,998.75x = 111,147,567,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,147,567,253.70/423,998.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,141.26

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