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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,542.17, 860,257.51 and 174,186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,542.17, 860,257.51 and 174,186.45 is: 261,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,542.17 : 860,257.51 = 174,186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,542.17/860,257.51 = 174,186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,542.17x = 860,257.51 × 174,186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,542.17x = 149,845,202,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,845,202,297.07/573,542.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,262.75

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