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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,140.40, 544,710.60 and 176,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,140.40, 544,710.60 and 176,516.40 is: 264,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,140.40 : 544,710.60 = 176,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,140.40/544,710.60 = 176,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,140.40x = 544,710.60 × 176,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,140.40x = 96,150,354,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,150,354,153.84/363,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,774.60

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