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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,807.01, 516,877.88 and 176,406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,807.01, 516,877.88 and 176,406.59 is: 264,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,807.01 : 516,877.88 = 176,406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,807.01/516,877.88 = 176,406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,807.01x = 516,877.88 × 176,406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,807.01x = 91,180,664,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,180,664,667.39/344,807.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,439.71

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