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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,884.74, 540,970.11 and 171,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,884.74, 540,970.11 and 171,011.62 is: 256,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,884.74 : 540,970.11 = 171,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,884.74/540,970.11 = 171,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,884.74x = 540,970.11 × 171,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,884.74x = 92,512,174,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,512,174,882.68/360,884.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,348.26

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