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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,577.91, 539,698.16 and 182,210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,577.91, 539,698.16 and 182,210.59 is: 273,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,577.91 : 539,698.16 = 182,210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,577.91/539,698.16 = 182,210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,577.91x = 539,698.16 × 182,210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,577.91x = 98,338,720,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,338,720,155.51/359,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,483.76

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