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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,316.72, 531,194.40 and 176,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,316.72, 531,194.40 and 176,732.32 is: 264,958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,316.72 : 531,194.40 = 176,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,316.72/531,194.40 = 176,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,316.72x = 531,194.40 × 176,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,316.72x = 93,879,218,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,879,218,683.01/354,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,958.48

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