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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,920.16, 541,069.20 and 174,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,920.16, 541,069.20 and 174,062.88 is: 260,944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,920.16 : 541,069.20 = 174,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,920.16/541,069.20 = 174,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,920.16x = 541,069.20 × 174,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,920.16x = 94,180,063,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,180,063,231.30/360,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,944.31

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