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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,544.23, 523,188.65 and 180,832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,544.23, 523,188.65 and 180,832.23 is: 270,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,544.23 : 523,188.65 = 180,832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,544.23/523,188.65 = 180,832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,544.23x = 523,188.65 × 180,832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,544.23x = 94,609,370,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,609,370,742.27/349,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,664.95

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