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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,254.16, 511,881.24 and 174,936.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,254.16, 511,881.24 and 174,936.08 is: 262,404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,254.16 : 511,881.24 = 174,936.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,254.16/511,881.24 = 174,936.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,254.16x = 511,881.24 × 174,936.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,254.16x = 89,546,497,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,546,497,551.14/341,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,404.12

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