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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,999.76, 524,766.36 and 170,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,999.76, 524,766.36 and 170,037.20 is: 254,942.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,999.76 : 524,766.36 = 170,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,999.76/524,766.36 = 170,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,999.76x = 524,766.36 × 170,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,999.76x = 89,229,802,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,229,802,508.59/349,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,942.47

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