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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,312.74, 544,615.53 and 173,724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,312.74, 544,615.53 and 173,724.14 is: 260,417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,312.74 : 544,615.53 = 173,724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,312.74/544,615.53 = 173,724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,312.74x = 544,615.53 × 173,724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,312.74x = 94,612,862,291.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,612,862,291.13/363,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,417.14

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