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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,569.60, 539,224.80 and 182,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,569.60, 539,224.80 and 182,017.60 is: 272,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,569.60 : 539,224.80 = 182,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,569.60/539,224.80 = 182,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,569.60x = 539,224.80 × 182,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,569.60x = 98,148,403,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,148,403,956.48/359,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,960.80

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