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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,094.56, 661,860.72 and 174,849.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,094.56, 661,860.72 and 174,849.36 is: 262,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,094.56 : 661,860.72 = 174,849.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,094.56/661,860.72 = 174,849.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,094.56x = 661,860.72 × 174,849.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,094.56x = 115,725,923,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,725,923,301.14/441,094.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,360.80

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