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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,731.08, 543,266.85 and 173,324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,731.08, 543,266.85 and 173,324.61 is: 259,590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,731.08 : 543,266.85 = 173,324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,731.08/543,266.85 = 173,324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,731.08x = 543,266.85 × 173,324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,731.08x = 94,161,514,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,161,514,902.18/362,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,590.42

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