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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,202.73, 543,082.66 and 172,721.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,202.73, 543,082.66 and 172,721.05 is: 258,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,202.73 : 543,082.66 = 172,721.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,202.73/543,082.66 = 172,721.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,202.73x = 543,082.66 × 172,721.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,202.73x = 93,801,805,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,801,805,482.48/362,202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,975.98

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