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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,312.36, 544,614.97 and 173,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,312.36, 544,614.97 and 173,723.76 is: 260,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,312.36 : 544,614.97 = 173,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,312.36/544,614.97 = 173,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,312.36x = 544,614.97 × 173,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,312.36x = 94,612,560,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,612,560,340.69/363,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,416.57

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