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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,322.21, 531,202.65 and 176,737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,322.21, 531,202.65 and 176,737.81 is: 264,966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,322.21 : 531,202.65 = 176,737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,322.21/531,202.65 = 176,737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,322.21x = 531,202.65 × 176,737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,322.21x = 93,883,593,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,883,593,027.20/354,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,966.72

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