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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,289.42, 537,641.83 and 180,810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,289.42, 537,641.83 and 180,810.30 is: 271,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,289.42 : 537,641.83 = 180,810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,289.42/537,641.83 = 180,810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,289.42x = 537,641.83 × 180,810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,289.42x = 97,211,180,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,211,180,574.85/358,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,320.27

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