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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,197.16, 511,795.74 and 174,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,197.16, 511,795.74 and 174,879.08 is: 262,318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,197.16 : 511,795.74 = 174,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,197.16/511,795.74 = 174,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,197.16x = 511,795.74 × 174,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,197.16x = 89,502,368,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,502,368,159.12/341,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,318.62

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