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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,460.58, 534,515.82 and 176,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,460.58, 534,515.82 and 176,337.88 is: 264,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,460.58 : 534,515.82 = 176,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,460.58/534,515.82 = 176,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,460.58x = 534,515.82 × 176,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,460.58x = 94,255,386,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,255,386,525.26/356,460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,420.22

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