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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,407.34, 541,374.72 and 171,291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,407.34, 541,374.72 and 171,291.43 is: 256,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,407.34 : 541,374.72 = 171,291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,407.34/541,374.72 = 171,291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,407.34x = 541,374.72 × 171,291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,407.34x = 92,732,849,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,732,849,954.65/361,407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,588.18

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