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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,179.78, 522,094.71 and 161,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,179.78, 522,094.71 and 161,322.50 is: 241,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,179.78 : 522,094.71 = 161,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,179.78/522,094.71 = 161,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,179.78x = 522,094.71 × 161,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,179.78x = 84,225,625,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,225,625,764.17/348,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,902.69

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