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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,315.72, 531,192.90 and 176,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,315.72, 531,192.90 and 176,731.32 is: 264,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,315.72 : 531,192.90 = 176,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,315.72/531,192.90 = 176,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,315.72x = 531,192.90 × 176,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,315.72x = 93,878,422,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,878,422,391.63/354,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,956.98

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