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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,261.34, 661,310.39 and 174,876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,261.34, 661,310.39 and 174,876.50 is: 262,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,261.34 : 661,310.39 = 174,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,261.34/661,310.39 = 174,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,261.34x = 661,310.39 × 174,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,261.34x = 115,647,648,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,647,648,507.30/441,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,084.25

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