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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,013.44, 544,519.56 and 172,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,013.44, 544,519.56 and 172,897.19 is: 259,345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,013.44 : 544,519.56 = 172,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,013.44/544,519.56 = 172,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,013.44x = 544,519.56 × 172,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,013.44x = 94,145,901,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,145,901,824.04/363,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,345.50

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