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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,112.28, 534,233.58 and 178,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,112.28, 534,233.58 and 178,741.72 is: 268,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,112.28 : 534,233.58 = 178,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,112.28/534,233.58 = 178,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,112.28x = 534,233.58 × 178,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,112.28x = 95,489,828,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,489,828,970.96/356,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,145.29

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