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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,570.40, 539,701.20 and 182,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,570.40, 539,701.20 and 182,277.60 is: 273,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,570.40 : 539,701.20 = 182,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,570.40/539,701.20 = 182,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,570.40x = 539,701.20 × 182,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,570.40x = 98,375,439,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,375,439,453.12/359,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,591.60

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