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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,305.24, 542,630.14 and 172,898.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,305.24, 542,630.14 and 172,898.62 is: 258,952.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,305.24 : 542,630.14 = 172,898.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,305.24/542,630.14 = 172,898.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,305.24x = 542,630.14 × 172,898.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,305.24x = 93,820,000,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,820,000,587.58/362,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,952.92

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