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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,560.02, 536,331.72 and 180,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,560.02, 536,331.72 and 180,019.36 is: 270,024.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,560.02 : 536,331.72 = 180,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,560.02/536,331.72 = 180,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,560.02x = 536,331.72 × 180,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,560.02x = 96,550,090,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,550,090,300.44/357,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,024.85

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