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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,611.70, 531,917.55 and 177,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,611.70, 531,917.55 and 177,464.70 is: 266,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,611.70 : 531,917.55 = 177,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,611.70/531,917.55 = 177,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,611.70x = 531,917.55 × 177,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,611.70x = 94,396,588,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,396,588,435.49/354,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,197.05

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