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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,354.08, 519,071.85 and 177,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,354.08, 519,071.85 and 177,867.60 is: 266,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,354.08 : 519,071.85 = 177,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,354.08/519,071.85 = 177,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,354.08x = 519,071.85 × 177,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,354.08x = 92,326,064,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,326,064,187.06/346,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,565.55

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