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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,173.14, 525,423.74 and 172,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,173.14, 525,423.74 and 172,583.34 is: 258,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,173.14 : 525,423.74 = 172,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,173.14/525,423.74 = 172,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,173.14x = 525,423.74 × 172,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,173.14x = 90,679,383,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,679,383,101.57/350,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,955.85

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