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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,669.90, 536,016.42 and 180,296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,669.90, 536,016.42 and 180,296.91 is: 270,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,669.90 : 536,016.42 = 180,296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,669.90/536,016.42 = 180,296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,669.90x = 536,016.42 × 180,296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,669.90x = 96,642,104,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,642,104,235.26/357,669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,199.15

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