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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,596.89, 543,741.56 and 172,837.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,596.89, 543,741.56 and 172,837.74 is: 259,183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,596.89 : 543,741.56 = 172,837.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,596.89/543,741.56 = 172,837.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,596.89x = 543,741.56 × 172,837.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,596.89x = 93,979,061,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,979,061,510.29/362,596.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,183.31

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