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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,324.31, 544,986.77 and 173,739.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,324.31, 544,986.77 and 173,739.96 is: 260,610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,324.31 : 544,986.77 = 173,739.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,324.31/544,986.77 = 173,739.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,324.31x = 544,986.77 × 173,739.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,324.31x = 94,685,978,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,685,978,751.63/363,324.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,610.09

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