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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,901.14, 531,908.67 and 177,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,901.14, 531,908.67 and 177,458.90 is: 265,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,901.14 : 531,908.67 = 177,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,901.14/531,908.67 = 177,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,901.14x = 531,908.67 × 177,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,901.14x = 94,391,927,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,391,927,478.66/354,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,966.82

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