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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,211.54, 615,382.38 and 173,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,211.54, 615,382.38 and 173,556 is: 260,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,211.54 : 615,382.38 = 173,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,211.54/615,382.38 = 173,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,211.54x = 615,382.38 × 173,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,211.54x = 106,803,304,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,803,304,343.28/410,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,361.53

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