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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,163.20, 522,244.80 and 171,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,163.20, 522,244.80 and 171,016.20 is: 256,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,163.20 : 522,244.80 = 171,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,163.20/522,244.80 = 171,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,163.20x = 522,244.80 × 171,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,163.20x = 89,312,321,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,312,321,165.76/348,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,524.30

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