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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,124.16, 545,465.34 and 171,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,124.16, 545,465.34 and 171,735.12 is: 257,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,124.16 : 545,465.34 = 171,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,124.16/545,465.34 = 171,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,124.16x = 545,465.34 × 171,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,124.16x = 93,675,555,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,675,555,620.74/364,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,262.68

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