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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,456.58, 534,509.82 and 176,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,456.58, 534,509.82 and 176,333.88 is: 264,414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,456.58 : 534,509.82 = 176,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,456.58/534,509.82 = 176,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,456.58x = 534,509.82 × 176,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,456.58x = 94,252,190,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,252,190,458.70/356,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,414.23

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