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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,251.79, 544,878.12 and 173,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,251.79, 544,878.12 and 173,667.58 is: 260,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,251.79 : 544,878.12 = 173,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,251.79/544,878.12 = 173,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,251.79x = 544,878.12 × 173,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,251.79x = 94,627,664,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,627,664,495.35/363,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,501.58

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