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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,812.62, 542,305.20 and 172,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,812.62, 542,305.20 and 172,003.70 is: 257,808.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,812.62 : 542,305.20 = 172,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,812.62/542,305.20 = 172,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,812.62x = 542,305.20 × 172,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,812.62x = 93,278,500,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,278,500,929.24/361,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,808.87

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