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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,699.62, 545,515.76 and 171,529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,699.62, 545,515.76 and 171,529.98 is: 257,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,699.62 : 545,515.76 = 171,529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,699.62/545,515.76 = 171,529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,699.62x = 545,515.76 × 171,529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,699.62x = 93,572,307,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,572,307,402.48/363,699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,279.09

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