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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,926.30, 537,997.73 and 176,682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,926.30, 537,997.73 and 176,682.51 is: 264,830.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,926.30 : 537,997.73 = 176,682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,926.30/537,997.73 = 176,682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,926.30x = 537,997.73 × 176,682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,926.30x = 95,054,788,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,054,788,427.29/358,926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,830.94

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