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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,232.93, 540,337.08 and 170,784.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,232.93, 540,337.08 and 170,784.05 is: 256,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,232.93 : 540,337.08 = 170,784.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,232.93/540,337.08 = 170,784.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,232.93x = 540,337.08 × 170,784.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,232.93x = 92,280,956,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,280,956,238.42/360,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,170.24

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