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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,001.70, 540,002.55 and 173,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,001.70, 540,002.55 and 173,377.70 is: 260,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,001.70 : 540,002.55 = 173,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,001.70/540,002.55 = 173,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,001.70x = 540,002.55 × 173,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,001.70x = 93,624,400,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,624,400,113.14/360,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,066.55

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