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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,621.12, 538,264.08 and 181,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,621.12, 538,264.08 and 181,251.76 is: 272,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,621.12 : 538,264.08 = 181,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,621.12/538,264.08 = 181,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,621.12x = 538,264.08 × 181,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,621.12x = 97,561,311,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,561,311,844.78/358,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,045.64

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