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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,183.84, 541,419.12 and 171,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,183.84, 541,419.12 and 171,311.20 is: 256,797.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,183.84 : 541,419.12 = 171,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,183.84/541,419.12 = 171,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,183.84x = 541,419.12 × 171,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,183.84x = 92,751,159,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,751,159,150.14/361,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,797.64

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