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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,216.11, 536,881.30 and 180,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,216.11, 536,881.30 and 180,773.87 is: 270,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,216.11 : 536,881.30 = 180,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,216.11/536,881.30 = 180,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,216.11x = 536,881.30 × 180,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,216.11x = 97,054,107,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,054,107,195.29/358,216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,937.30

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