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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,891.70, 532,337.55 and 186,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,891.70, 532,337.55 and 186,346.90 is: 279,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,891.70 : 532,337.55 = 186,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,891.70/532,337.55 = 186,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,891.70x = 532,337.55 × 186,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,891.70x = 99,199,452,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,199,452,196.10/354,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,520.35

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