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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,212.17, 536,875.39 and 180,769.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,212.17, 536,875.39 and 180,769.93 is: 270,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,212.17 : 536,875.39 = 180,769.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,212.17/536,875.39 = 180,769.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,212.17x = 536,875.39 × 180,769.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,212.17x = 97,050,925,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,050,925,552.80/358,212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,931.40

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