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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,177.70, 522,266.55 and 171,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,177.70, 522,266.55 and 171,030.70 is: 256,546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,177.70 : 522,266.55 = 171,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,177.70/522,266.55 = 171,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,177.70x = 522,266.55 × 171,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,177.70x = 89,323,613,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,323,613,633.09/348,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,546.05

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