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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,111.60, 525,167.40 and 172,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,111.60, 525,167.40 and 172,964.60 is: 259,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,111.60 : 525,167.40 = 172,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,111.60/525,167.40 = 172,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,111.60x = 525,167.40 × 172,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,111.60x = 90,835,369,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,835,369,274.04/350,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,446.90

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