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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,128.86, 544,692.48 and 173,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,128.86, 544,692.48 and 173,012.14 is: 259,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,128.86 : 544,692.48 = 173,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,128.86/544,692.48 = 173,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,128.86x = 544,692.48 × 173,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,128.86x = 94,238,411,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,238,411,606.71/363,128.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,517.82

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