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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,259.17, 521,688.87 and 181,697.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,259.17, 521,688.87 and 181,697.25 is: 272,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,259.17 : 521,688.87 = 181,697.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,259.17/521,688.87 = 181,697.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,259.17x = 521,688.87 × 181,697.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,259.17x = 94,789,433,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,789,433,034.61/348,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,180.72

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