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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,666.84, 539,831.46 and 182,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,666.84, 539,831.46 and 182,299.52 is: 273,617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,666.84 : 539,831.46 = 182,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,666.84/539,831.46 = 182,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,666.84x = 539,831.46 × 182,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,666.84x = 98,411,016,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,411,016,038.90/359,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,617.15

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