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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,246.66, 544,870.43 and 173,662.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,246.66, 544,870.43 and 173,662.45 is: 260,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,246.66 : 544,870.43 = 173,662.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,246.66/544,870.43 = 173,662.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,246.66x = 544,870.43 × 173,662.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,246.66x = 94,623,533,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,623,533,806.35/363,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,493.89

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