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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,926.82, 541,033.11 and 171,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,926.82, 541,033.11 and 171,053.46 is: 256,410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,926.82 : 541,033.11 = 171,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,926.82/541,033.11 = 171,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,926.82x = 541,033.11 × 171,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,926.82x = 92,545,585,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,545,585,440.06/360,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,410.94

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