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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,807.63, 541,200.25 and 171,404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,807.63, 541,200.25 and 171,404.29 is: 257,101.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,807.63 : 541,200.25 = 171,404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,807.63/541,200.25 = 171,404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,807.63x = 541,200.25 × 171,404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,807.63x = 92,764,044,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764,044,599.07/360,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,101.12

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