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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,825.70, 541,238.55 and 173,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,825.70, 541,238.55 and 173,856.10 is: 260,784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,825.70 : 541,238.55 = 173,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,825.70/541,238.55 = 173,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,825.70x = 541,238.55 × 173,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,825.70x = 94,097,623,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,097,623,472.66/360,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,784.15

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