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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,742.16, 532,210.44 and 177,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,742.16, 532,210.44 and 177,034.64 is: 265,600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,742.16 : 532,210.44 = 177,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,742.16/532,210.44 = 177,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,742.16x = 532,210.44 × 177,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,742.16x = 94,219,683,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,219,683,649.64/354,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,600.47

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