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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,245.16, 544,868.18 and 173,660.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,245.16, 544,868.18 and 173,660.95 is: 260,491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,245.16 : 544,868.18 = 173,660.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,245.16/544,868.18 = 173,660.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,245.16x = 544,868.18 × 173,660.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,245.16x = 94,622,326,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,622,326,197.72/363,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,491.63

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