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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,155.74, 901,792.83 and 174,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,155.74, 901,792.83 and 174,695.30 is: 262,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,155.74 : 901,792.83 = 174,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,155.74/901,792.83 = 174,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,155.74x = 901,792.83 × 174,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,155.74x = 157,538,968,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,538,968,502.57/601,155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,060.16

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