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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,156.22, 861,358.86 and 174,786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,156.22, 861,358.86 and 174,786.66 is: 262,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,156.22 : 861,358.86 = 174,786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,156.22/861,358.86 = 174,786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,156.22x = 861,358.86 × 174,786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,156.22x = 150,554,038,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,554,038,200.81/574,156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,217.90

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