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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,330.42, 537,703.31 and 180,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,330.42, 537,703.31 and 180,851.30 is: 271,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,330.42 : 537,703.31 = 180,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,330.42/537,703.31 = 180,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,330.42x = 537,703.31 × 180,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,330.42x = 97,244,342,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,244,342,627.80/358,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,381.77

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