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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,219.68, 536,886.63 and 180,777.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,219.68, 536,886.63 and 180,777.42 is: 270,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,219.68 : 536,886.63 = 180,777.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,219.68/536,886.63 = 180,777.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,219.68x = 536,886.63 × 180,777.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,219.68x = 97,056,979,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,056,979,803.89/358,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,942.62

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