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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,171.24, 474,823.56 and 253,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,171.24, 474,823.56 and 253,742.20 is: 350,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,171.24 : 474,823.56 = 253,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,171.24/474,823.56 = 253,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,171.24x = 474,823.56 × 253,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,171.24x = 120,482,774,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,482,774,726.23/344,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,066.36

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