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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,014.10, 524,675.55 and 172,375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,014.10, 524,675.55 and 172,375.70 is: 258,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,014.10 : 524,675.55 = 172,375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,014.10/524,675.55 = 172,375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,014.10x = 524,675.55 × 172,375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,014.10x = 90,441,315,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,441,315,204.14/350,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,393.35

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