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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,487.34, 541,494.72 and 171,371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,487.34, 541,494.72 and 171,371.46 is: 256,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,487.34 : 541,494.72 = 171,371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,487.34/541,494.72 = 171,371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,487.34x = 541,494.72 × 171,371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,487.34x = 92,796,740,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,796,740,748.69/361,487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,708.13

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