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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,507.99, 531,318.51 and 177,064.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,507.99, 531,318.51 and 177,064.53 is: 265,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,507.99 : 531,318.51 = 177,064.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,507.99/531,318.51 = 177,064.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,507.99x = 531,318.51 × 177,064.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,507.99x = 94,077,661,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,077,661,368.13/354,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,375.29

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