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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,467.09, 860,244.38 and 174,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,467.09, 860,244.38 and 174,140.94 is: 261,224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,467.09 : 860,244.38 = 174,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,467.09/860,244.38 = 174,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,467.09x = 860,244.38 × 174,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,467.09x = 149,803,764,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,803,764,092.21/573,467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,224.69

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