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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,168.30, 544,679.55 and 173,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,168.30, 544,679.55 and 173,628.30 is: 260,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,168.30 : 544,679.55 = 173,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,168.30/544,679.55 = 173,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,168.30x = 544,679.55 × 173,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,168.30x = 94,571,784,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,571,784,311.27/363,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,407.60

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