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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,479.34, 541,482.72 and 171,363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,479.34, 541,482.72 and 171,363.46 is: 256,696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,479.34 : 541,482.72 = 171,363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,479.34/541,482.72 = 171,363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,479.34x = 541,482.72 × 171,363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,479.34x = 92,790,352,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,790,352,429.41/361,479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,696.14

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