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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,391.64, 543,347.58 and 172,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,391.64, 543,347.58 and 172,881.28 is: 259,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,391.64 : 543,347.58 = 172,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,391.64/543,347.58 = 172,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,391.64x = 543,347.58 × 172,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,391.64x = 93,934,625,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,934,625,115.30/362,391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,207.48

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