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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,585.12, 517,197.52 and 176,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,585.12, 517,197.52 and 176,225.76 is: 264,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,585.12 : 517,197.52 = 176,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,585.12/517,197.52 = 176,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,585.12x = 517,197.52 × 176,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,585.12x = 91,143,526,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,143,526,032.12/344,585.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,502.21

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