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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,322.06, 544,983.39 and 173,737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,322.06, 544,983.39 and 173,737.71 is: 260,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,322.06 : 544,983.39 = 173,737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,322.06/544,983.39 = 173,737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,322.06x = 544,983.39 × 173,737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,322.06x = 94,684,166,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,684,166,166.64/363,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,606.71

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