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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,364.80, 860,144.40 and 174,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,364.80, 860,144.40 and 174,002.40 is: 261,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,364.80 : 860,144.40 = 174,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,364.80/860,144.40 = 174,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,364.80x = 860,144.40 × 174,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,364.80x = 149,667,189,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,667,189,946.56/573,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,033.10

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