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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,974.51, 524,939.90 and 181,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,974.51, 524,939.90 and 181,444.29 is: 272,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,974.51 : 524,939.90 = 181,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,974.51/524,939.90 = 181,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,974.51x = 524,939.90 × 181,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,974.51x = 95,247,346,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,247,346,540.95/349,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,155.10

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