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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,413.24, 543,379.92 and 172,902.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,413.24, 543,379.92 and 172,902.85 is: 259,239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,413.24 : 543,379.92 = 172,902.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,413.24/543,379.92 = 172,902.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,413.24x = 543,379.92 × 172,902.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,413.24x = 93,951,936,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,951,936,800.77/362,413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,239.80

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