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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,017.89, 518,841.84 and 177,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,017.89, 518,841.84 and 177,469.45 is: 266,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,017.89 : 518,841.84 = 177,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,017.89/518,841.84 = 177,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,017.89x = 518,841.84 × 177,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,017.89x = 92,078,575,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,078,575,981.79/346,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,109.29

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