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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,704.20, 539,993.70 and 182,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,704.20, 539,993.70 and 182,119.80 is: 273,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,704.20 : 539,993.70 = 182,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,704.20/539,993.70 = 182,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,704.20x = 539,993.70 × 182,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,704.20x = 98,343,544,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343,544,645.26/359,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,401.16

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