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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,354.78, 542,217.21 and 172,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,354.78, 542,217.21 and 172,029.34 is: 258,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,354.78 : 542,217.21 = 172,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,354.78/542,217.21 = 172,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,354.78x = 542,217.21 × 172,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,354.78x = 93,277,268,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,277,268,772.94/361,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,132.10

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