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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,138.40, 544,707.60 and 176,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,138.40, 544,707.60 and 176,514.40 is: 264,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,138.40 : 544,707.60 = 176,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,138.40/544,707.60 = 176,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,138.40x = 544,707.60 × 176,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,138.40x = 96,148,735,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,148,735,189.44/363,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,771.60

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