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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,368.59, 543,564.27 and 172,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,368.59, 543,564.27 and 172,849.55 is: 259,279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,368.59 : 543,564.27 = 172,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,368.59/543,564.27 = 172,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,368.59x = 543,564.27 × 172,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,368.59x = 93,954,836,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,954,836,747.76/362,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,279.75

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