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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,599.96, 513,691.84 and 171,622.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,599.96, 513,691.84 and 171,622.83 is: 257,330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,599.96 : 513,691.84 = 171,622.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,599.96/513,691.84 = 171,622.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,599.96x = 513,691.84 × 171,622.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,599.96x = 88,161,246,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,161,246,578.96/342,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,330.00

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