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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,493.37, 546,226.23 and 172,162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,493.37, 546,226.23 and 172,162.77 is: 258,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,493.37 : 546,226.23 = 172,162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,493.37/546,226.23 = 172,162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,493.37x = 546,226.23 × 172,162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,493.37x = 94,039,820,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,039,820,803.46/364,493.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,001.46

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