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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,175.14, 525,426.74 and 172,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,175.14, 525,426.74 and 172,585.34 is: 258,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,175.14 : 525,426.74 = 172,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,175.14/525,426.74 = 172,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,175.14x = 525,426.74 × 172,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,175.14x = 90,680,952,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,680,952,567.99/350,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,958.85

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