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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,233.93, 540,338.58 and 170,785.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,233.93, 540,338.58 and 170,785.05 is: 256,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,233.93 : 540,338.58 = 170,785.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,233.93/540,338.58 = 170,785.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,233.93x = 540,338.58 × 170,785.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,233.93x = 92,281,751,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,281,751,402.23/360,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,171.74

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