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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,225.88, 661,257.22 and 174,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,225.88, 661,257.22 and 174,841.08 is: 262,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,225.88 : 661,257.22 = 174,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,225.88/661,257.22 = 174,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,225.88x = 661,257.22 × 174,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,225.88x = 115,614,927,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,614,927,633.18/441,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,031.15

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