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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,257.08, 540,394.86 and 170,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,257.08, 540,394.86 and 170,673.04 is: 256,013.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,257.08 : 540,394.86 = 170,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,257.08/540,394.86 = 170,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,257.08x = 540,394.86 × 170,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,257.08x = 92,230,833,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,230,833,556.57/360,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,013.94

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