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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,767.94, 517,636.32 and 176,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,767.94, 517,636.32 and 176,409.04 is: 264,861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,767.94 : 517,636.32 = 176,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,767.94/517,636.32 = 176,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,767.94x = 517,636.32 × 176,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,767.94x = 91,315,726,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,315,726,287.58/344,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,861.42

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