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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,129.42, 531,359.91 and 176,650.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,129.42, 531,359.91 and 176,650.14 is: 265,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,129.42 : 531,359.91 = 176,650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,129.42/531,359.91 = 176,650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,129.42x = 531,359.91 × 176,650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,129.42x = 93,864,802,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,864,802,491.89/354,129.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,057.91

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