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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,316.92, 544,621.82 and 173,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,316.92, 544,621.82 and 173,728.32 is: 260,423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,316.92 : 544,621.82 = 173,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,316.92/544,621.82 = 173,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,316.92x = 544,621.82 × 173,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,316.92x = 94,616,232,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,616,232,955.30/363,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,423.41

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