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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,267.36, 531,708.48 and 185,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,267.36, 531,708.48 and 185,906.88 is: 279,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,267.36 : 531,708.48 = 185,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,267.36/531,708.48 = 185,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,267.36x = 531,708.48 × 185,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,267.36x = 98,848,264,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,848,264,586.34/354,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,021.65

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