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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,227.34, 522,825.24 and 179,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,227.34, 522,825.24 and 179,872.08 is: 270,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,227.34 : 522,825.24 = 179,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,227.34/522,825.24 = 179,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,227.34x = 522,825.24 × 179,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,227.34x = 94,041,663,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,041,663,395.30/348,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,058.24

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