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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,975.51, 524,941.39 and 181,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,975.51, 524,941.39 and 181,445.29 is: 272,156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,975.51 : 524,941.39 = 181,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,975.51/524,941.39 = 181,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,975.51x = 524,941.39 × 181,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,975.51x = 95,248,142,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,248,142,741.55/349,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,156.59

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