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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,999.75, 636,291.23 and 174,681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,999.75, 636,291.23 and 174,681.75 is: 262,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,999.75 : 636,291.23 = 174,681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,999.75/636,291.23 = 174,681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,999.75x = 636,291.23 × 174,681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,999.75x = 111,148,465,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,148,465,566.05/423,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,142.76

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