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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,462.40, 529,039.20 and 175,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,462.40, 529,039.20 and 175,169.60 is: 262,926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,462.40 : 529,039.20 = 175,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,462.40/529,039.20 = 175,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,462.40x = 529,039.20 × 175,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,462.40x = 92,671,585,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,671,585,048.32/352,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,926.16

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