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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,458.58, 534,512.82 and 176,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,458.58, 534,512.82 and 176,335.88 is: 264,417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,458.58 : 534,512.82 = 176,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,458.58/534,512.82 = 176,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,458.58x = 534,512.82 × 176,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,458.58x = 94,253,788,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,253,788,485.98/356,458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,417.22

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