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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,477.03, 860,159.92 and 174,121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,477.03, 860,159.92 and 174,121.26 is: 261,165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,477.03 : 860,159.92 = 174,121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,477.03/860,159.92 = 174,121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,477.03x = 860,159.92 × 174,121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,477.03x = 149,772,128,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,772,128,201.29/573,477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,165.00

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