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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,855.70, 541,283.55 and 173,886.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,855.70, 541,283.55 and 173,886.10 is: 260,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,855.70 : 541,283.55 = 173,886.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,855.70/541,283.55 = 173,886.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,855.70x = 541,283.55 × 173,886.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,855.70x = 94,121,685,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,121,685,503.66/360,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,829.15

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