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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,640.80, 531,961.20 and 177,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,640.80, 531,961.20 and 177,175.20 is: 265,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,640.80 : 531,961.20 = 177,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,640.80/531,961.20 = 177,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,640.80x = 531,961.20 × 177,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,640.80x = 94,250,332,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,250,332,002.24/354,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,762.80

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