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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,267.04, 536,583.60 and 171,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,267.04, 536,583.60 and 171,410.72 is: 256,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,267.04 : 536,583.60 = 171,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,267.04/536,583.60 = 171,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,267.04x = 536,583.60 × 171,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,267.04x = 91,976,181,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,976,181,216.19/358,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,725.21

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