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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,291.92, 537,645.60 and 180,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,291.92, 537,645.60 and 180,812.80 is: 271,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,291.92 : 537,645.60 = 180,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,291.92/537,645.60 = 180,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,291.92x = 537,645.60 × 180,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,291.92x = 97,213,206,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,213,206,343.68/358,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,324.03

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