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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,545.16, 512,317.74 and 175,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,545.16, 512,317.74 and 175,227.08 is: 262,840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,545.16 : 512,317.74 = 175,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,545.16/512,317.74 = 175,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,545.16x = 512,317.74 × 175,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,545.16x = 89,771,941,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,771,941,612.40/341,545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,840.62

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