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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,212.54, 615,383.88 and 173,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,212.54, 615,383.88 and 173,557 is: 260,363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,212.54 : 615,383.88 = 173,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,212.54/615,383.88 = 173,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,212.54x = 615,383.88 × 173,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,212.54x = 106,804,180,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,804,180,061.16/410,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,363.03

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