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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,089.60, 525,134.40 and 172,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,089.60, 525,134.40 and 172,942.60 is: 259,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,089.60 : 525,134.40 = 172,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,089.60/525,134.40 = 172,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,089.60x = 525,134.40 × 172,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,089.60x = 90,818,108,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,818,108,485.44/350,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,413.90

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