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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,763.22, 537,148.26 and 180,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,763.22, 537,148.26 and 180,730.44 is: 270,593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,763.22 : 537,148.26 = 180,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,763.22/537,148.26 = 180,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,763.22x = 537,148.26 × 180,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,763.22x = 97,079,041,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,079,041,375.03/358,763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,593.63

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