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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,417.52, 521,047.83 and 176,466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,417.52, 521,047.83 and 176,466.09 is: 264,659.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,417.52 : 521,047.83 = 176,466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,417.52/521,047.83 = 176,466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,417.52x = 521,047.83 × 176,466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,417.52x = 91,947,273,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,947,273,263.08/347,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,659.29

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