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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,137.60, 541,792.80 and 173,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,137.60, 541,792.80 and 173,995.20 is: 261,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,137.60 : 541,792.80 = 173,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,137.60/541,792.80 = 173,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,137.60x = 541,792.80 × 173,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,137.60x = 94,269,346,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,269,346,594.56/361,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,034.43

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