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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,008.76, 541,191.50 and 171,352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,008.76, 541,191.50 and 171,352.12 is: 256,875.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,008.76 : 541,191.50 = 171,352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,008.76/541,191.50 = 171,352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,008.76x = 541,191.50 × 171,352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,008.76x = 92,734,310,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734,310,850.98/361,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,875.51

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