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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,071.97, 531,264.93 and 185,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,071.97, 531,264.93 and 185,552.22 is: 278,410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,071.97 : 531,264.93 = 185,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,071.97/531,264.93 = 185,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,071.97x = 531,264.93 × 185,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,071.97x = 98,577,387,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,577,387,169.64/354,071.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,410.59

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