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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,837.70, 541,256.55 and 173,868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,837.70, 541,256.55 and 173,868.10 is: 260,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,837.70 : 541,256.55 = 173,868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,837.70/541,256.55 = 173,868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,837.70x = 541,256.55 × 173,868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,837.70x = 94,107,247,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,107,247,961.06/360,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,802.15

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