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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,073.28, 545,876.64 and 176,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,073.28, 545,876.64 and 176,982.72 is: 265,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,073.28 : 545,876.64 = 176,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,073.28/545,876.64 = 176,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,073.28x = 545,876.64 × 176,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,073.28x = 96,610,732,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,610,732,531.66/364,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,360.68

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