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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,518.77, 542,949.87 and 173,111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,518.77, 542,949.87 and 173,111.81 is: 259,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,518.77 : 542,949.87 = 173,111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,518.77/542,949.87 = 173,111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,518.77x = 542,949.87 × 173,111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,518.77x = 93,991,032,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,991,032,020.22/362,518.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,272.18

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