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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,522.46, 516,888.59 and 176,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,522.46, 516,888.59 and 176,161.04 is: 264,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,522.46 : 516,888.59 = 176,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,522.46/516,888.59 = 176,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,522.46x = 516,888.59 × 176,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,522.46x = 91,055,633,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,055,633,950.02/344,522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,295.21

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