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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,364.66, 537,879.13 and 180,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,364.66, 537,879.13 and 180,996.22 is: 271,662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,364.66 : 537,879.13 = 180,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,364.66/537,879.13 = 180,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,364.66x = 537,879.13 × 180,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,364.66x = 97,354,090,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,354,090,584.85/358,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,662.09

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