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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,166.38, 901,808.68 and 174,705.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,166.38, 901,808.68 and 174,705.90 is: 262,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,166.38 : 901,808.68 = 174,705.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,166.38/901,808.68 = 174,705.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,166.38x = 901,808.68 × 174,705.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,166.38x = 157,551,297,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,551,297,067.21/601,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,076.03

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