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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,009.76, 541,193 and 171,353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,009.76, 541,193 and 171,353.12 is: 256,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,009.76 : 541,193 = 171,353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,009.76/541,193 = 171,353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,009.76x = 541,193 × 171,353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,009.76x = 92,735,109,072.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,735,109,072.16/361,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,877.01

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