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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,374.88, 539,394.32 and 182,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,374.88, 539,394.32 and 182,006.56 is: 273,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,374.88 : 539,394.32 = 182,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,374.88/539,394.32 = 182,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,374.88x = 539,394.32 × 182,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,374.88x = 98,173,304,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,173,304,666.74/359,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,177.98

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