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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,204.74, 544,445.62 and 173,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,204.74, 544,445.62 and 173,443.28 is: 259,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,204.74 : 544,445.62 = 173,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,204.74/544,445.62 = 173,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,204.74x = 544,445.62 × 173,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,204.74x = 94,430,430,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,430,430,958.60/363,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,992.29

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