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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,010.60, 524,670.30 and 172,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,010.60, 524,670.30 and 172,372.20 is: 258,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,010.60 : 524,670.30 = 172,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,010.60/524,670.30 = 172,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,010.60x = 524,670.30 × 172,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,010.60x = 90,438,573,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,438,573,885.66/350,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,388.10

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