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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,076.51, 531,271.76 and 185,556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,076.51, 531,271.76 and 185,556.77 is: 278,417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,076.51 : 531,271.76 = 185,556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,076.51/531,271.76 = 185,556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,076.51x = 531,271.76 × 185,556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,076.51x = 98,581,071,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,581,071,777.82/354,076.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,417.43

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