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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,291.08, 544,936.91 and 173,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,291.08, 544,936.91 and 173,706.84 is: 260,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,291.08 : 544,936.91 = 173,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,291.08/544,936.91 = 173,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,291.08x = 544,936.91 × 173,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,291.08x = 94,659,267,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,659,267,766.93/363,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,560.40

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