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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,006.75, 636,301.74 and 174,688.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,006.75, 636,301.74 and 174,688.75 is: 262,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,006.75 : 636,301.74 = 174,688.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,006.75/636,301.74 = 174,688.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,006.75x = 636,301.74 × 174,688.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,006.75x = 111,154,755,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,154,755,583.43/424,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,153.27

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