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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,495.61, 516,848.41 and 176,134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,495.61, 516,848.41 and 176,134.15 is: 264,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,495.61 : 516,848.41 = 176,134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,495.61/516,848.41 = 176,134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,495.61x = 516,848.41 × 176,134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,495.61x = 91,034,653,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,034,653,704.69/344,495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,254.90

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