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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,300.17, 537,566.90 and 171,326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,300.17, 537,566.90 and 171,326.25 is: 257,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,300.17 : 537,566.90 = 171,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,300.17/537,566.90 = 171,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,300.17x = 537,566.90 × 171,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,300.17x = 92,099,320,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,099,320,244.49/358,300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,045.15

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