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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,249.79, 544,875.12 and 173,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,249.79, 544,875.12 and 173,665.58 is: 260,498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,249.79 : 544,875.12 = 173,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,249.79/544,875.12 = 173,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,249.79x = 544,875.12 × 173,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,249.79x = 94,626,051,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,626,051,017.99/363,249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,498.57

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