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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,522.78, 542,955.86 and 173,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,522.78, 542,955.86 and 173,115.84 is: 259,278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,522.78 : 542,955.86 = 173,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,522.78/542,955.86 = 173,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,522.78x = 542,955.86 × 173,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,522.78x = 93,994,259,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,994,259,786.82/362,522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,278.22

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