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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,533.64, 537,819.90 and 180,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,533.64, 537,819.90 and 180,832.60 is: 271,258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,533.64 : 537,819.90 = 180,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,533.64/537,819.90 = 180,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,533.64x = 537,819.90 × 180,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,533.64x = 97,255,370,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,255,370,848.74/358,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,258.70

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