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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,349.72, 531,148.56 and 174,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,349.72, 531,148.56 and 174,181.06 is: 261,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,349.72 : 531,148.56 = 174,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,349.72/531,148.56 = 174,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,349.72x = 531,148.56 × 174,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,349.72x = 92,516,019,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,516,019,198.27/354,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,086.76

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