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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,579.62, 517,189.28 and 176,220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,579.62, 517,189.28 and 176,220.26 is: 264,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,579.62 : 517,189.28 = 176,220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,579.62/517,189.28 = 176,220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,579.62x = 517,189.28 × 176,220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,579.62x = 91,139,228,358.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,139,228,358.84/344,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,493.96

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