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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,624.80, 531,937.20 and 177,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,624.80, 531,937.20 and 177,159.20 is: 265,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,624.80 : 531,937.20 = 177,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,624.80/531,937.20 = 177,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,624.80x = 531,937.20 × 177,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,624.80x = 94,237,568,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,237,568,802.24/354,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,738.80

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