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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,480.34, 541,484.22 and 171,364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,480.34, 541,484.22 and 171,364.46 is: 256,697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,480.34 : 541,484.22 = 171,364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,480.34/541,484.22 = 171,364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,480.34x = 541,484.22 × 171,364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,480.34x = 92,791,150,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,791,150,958.82/361,480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,697.64

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