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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,590.66, 539,717.28 and 182,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,590.66, 539,717.28 and 182,223.34 is: 273,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,590.66 : 539,717.28 = 182,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,590.66/539,717.28 = 182,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,590.66x = 539,717.28 × 182,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,590.66x = 98,349,085,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,349,085,417.32/359,590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,502.89

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