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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,481.37, 860,166.42 and 174,125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,481.37, 860,166.42 and 174,125.61 is: 261,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,481.37 : 860,166.42 = 174,125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,481.37/860,166.42 = 174,125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,481.37x = 860,166.42 × 174,125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,481.37x = 149,777,002,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,777,002,910.50/573,481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,171.52

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