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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,250.79, 544,876.62 and 173,666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,250.79, 544,876.62 and 173,666.58 is: 260,500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,250.79 : 544,876.62 = 173,666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,250.79/544,876.62 = 173,666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,250.79x = 544,876.62 × 173,666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,250.79x = 94,626,859,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,626,859,117.36/363,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,500.08

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