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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,835.20, 541,252.80 and 173,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,835.20, 541,252.80 and 173,865.60 is: 260,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,835.20 : 541,252.80 = 173,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,835.20/541,252.80 = 173,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,835.20x = 541,252.80 × 173,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,835.20x = 94,105,242,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,105,242,823.68/360,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,798.40

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