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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,674.41, 522,562.04 and 168,717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,674.41, 522,562.04 and 168,717.54 is: 252,858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,674.41 : 522,562.04 = 168,717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,674.41/522,562.04 = 168,717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,674.41x = 522,562.04 × 168,717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,674.41x = 88,165,381,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,165,381,886.18/348,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,858.77

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