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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,876.96, 536,975.82 and 180,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,876.96, 536,975.82 and 180,287.16 is: 270,511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,876.96 : 536,975.82 = 180,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,876.96/536,975.82 = 180,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,876.96x = 536,975.82 × 180,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,876.96x = 96,809,845,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,809,845,576.47/357,876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,511.53

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