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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,495.99, 860,188.39 and 174,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,495.99, 860,188.39 and 174,140.27 is: 261,193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,495.99 : 860,188.39 = 174,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,495.99/860,188.39 = 174,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,495.99x = 860,188.39 × 174,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,495.99x = 149,793,438,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,793,438,485.47/573,495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,193.52

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