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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,727.18, 537,094.31 and 180,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,727.18, 537,094.31 and 180,694.44 is: 270,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,727.18 : 537,094.31 = 180,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,727.18/537,094.31 = 180,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,727.18x = 537,094.31 × 180,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,727.18x = 97,049,954,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,049,954,669.16/358,727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,539.73

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