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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,130, 543,209.72 and 172,492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,130, 543,209.72 and 172,492.88 is: 258,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,130 : 543,209.72 = 172,492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,130/543,209.72 = 172,492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,130x = 543,209.72 × 172,492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,130x = 93,699,809,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,699,809,046.79/362,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,746.33

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