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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,397.96, 546,083.13 and 172,067.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,397.96, 546,083.13 and 172,067.18 is: 257,858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,397.96 : 546,083.13 = 172,067.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,397.96/546,083.13 = 172,067.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,397.96x = 546,083.13 × 172,067.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,397.96x = 93,962,984,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,962,984,224.67/364,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,858.15

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