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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,619.40, 526,274.70 and 173,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,619.40, 526,274.70 and 173,326.60 is: 260,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,619.40 : 526,274.70 = 173,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,619.40/526,274.70 = 173,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,619.40x = 526,274.70 × 173,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,619.40x = 91,217,404,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,217,404,417.02/350,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,160.75

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