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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,406.34, 541,373.22 and 171,290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,406.34, 541,373.22 and 171,290.43 is: 256,586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,406.34 : 541,373.22 = 171,290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,406.34/541,373.22 = 171,290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,406.34x = 541,373.22 × 171,290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,406.34x = 92,732,051,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,732,051,644.28/361,406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,586.68

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