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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,968.36, 538,461.18 and 171,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,968.36, 538,461.18 and 171,774.12 is: 257,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,968.36 : 538,461.18 = 171,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,968.36/538,461.18 = 171,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,968.36x = 538,461.18 × 171,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,968.36x = 92,493,695,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,493,695,348.66/358,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,665.31

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