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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,161.84, 861,367.30 and 174,792.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,161.84, 861,367.30 and 174,792.29 is: 262,226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,161.84 : 861,367.30 = 174,792.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,161.84/861,367.30 = 174,792.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,161.84x = 861,367.30 × 174,792.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,161.84x = 150,560,358,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,560,358,154.30/574,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,226.34

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