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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,985.60, 535,194.24 and 176,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,985.60, 535,194.24 and 176,944.32 is: 265,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,985.60 : 535,194.24 = 176,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,985.60/535,194.24 = 176,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,985.60x = 535,194.24 × 176,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,985.60x = 94,699,580,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,699,580,864.72/356,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,275.63

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