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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,294.08, 544,941.42 and 173,709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,294.08, 544,941.42 and 173,709.84 is: 260,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,294.08 : 544,941.42 = 173,709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,294.08/544,941.42 = 173,709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,294.08x = 544,941.42 × 173,709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,294.08x = 94,661,686,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,661,686,877.57/363,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,564.90

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