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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,247.29, 512,185.08 and 172,884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,247.29, 512,185.08 and 172,884.74 is: 259,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,247.29 : 512,185.08 = 172,884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,247.29/512,185.08 = 172,884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,247.29x = 512,185.08 × 172,884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,247.29x = 88,548,984,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,548,984,387.68/341,247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,486.26

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