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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,287.26, 536,988 and 180,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,287.26, 536,988 and 180,844.88 is: 271,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,287.26 : 536,988 = 180,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,287.26/536,988 = 180,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,287.26x = 536,988 × 180,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,287.26x = 97,111,530,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,111,530,421.44/358,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,043.77

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