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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,625.74, 545,672.16 and 176,535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,625.74, 545,672.16 and 176,535.18 is: 264,916.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,625.74 : 545,672.16 = 176,535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,625.74/545,672.16 = 176,535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,625.74x = 545,672.16 × 176,535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,625.74x = 96,330,332,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,330,332,986.59/363,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,916.16

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