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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,587.12, 517,200.52 and 176,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,587.12, 517,200.52 and 176,227.76 is: 264,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,587.12 : 517,200.52 = 176,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,587.12/517,200.52 = 176,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,587.12x = 517,200.52 × 176,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,587.12x = 91,145,089,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,145,089,110.44/344,587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,505.21

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