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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,601.74, 516,453.36 and 175,979.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,601.74, 516,453.36 and 175,979.94 is: 263,740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,601.74 : 516,453.36 = 175,979.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,601.74/516,453.36 = 175,979.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,601.74x = 516,453.36 × 175,979.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,601.74x = 90,885,427,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,885,427,843.43/344,601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,740.48

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