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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,773.60, 525,814.80 and 173,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,773.60, 525,814.80 and 173,135.20 is: 259,532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,773.60 : 525,814.80 = 173,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,773.60/525,814.80 = 173,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,773.60x = 525,814.80 × 173,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,773.60x = 91,037,050,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,037,050,560.96/350,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,532.22

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