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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,573.10, 539,230.05 and 182,021.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,573.10, 539,230.05 and 182,021.10 is: 272,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,573.10 : 539,230.05 = 182,021.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,573.10/539,230.05 = 182,021.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,573.10x = 539,230.05 × 182,021.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,573.10x = 98,151,246,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,151,246,854.06/359,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,966.04

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