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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,177.60, 525,266.40 and 173,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,177.60, 525,266.40 and 173,030.60 is: 259,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,177.60 : 525,266.40 = 173,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,177.60/525,266.40 = 173,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,177.60x = 525,266.40 × 173,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,177.60x = 90,887,160,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,887,160,351.84/350,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,545.90

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