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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,647.92, 537,528.44 and 181,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,647.92, 537,528.44 and 181,205.36 is: 271,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,647.92 : 537,528.44 = 181,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,647.92/537,528.44 = 181,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,647.92x = 537,528.44 × 181,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,647.92x = 97,403,034,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,403,034,480.44/358,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,583.99

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