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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,256.08, 540,393.36 and 170,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,256.08, 540,393.36 and 170,672.04 is: 256,012.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,256.08 : 540,393.36 = 170,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,256.08/540,393.36 = 170,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,256.08x = 540,393.36 × 170,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,256.08x = 92,230,037,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,230,037,153.65/360,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,012.44

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