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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,746.52, 539,166.10 and 182,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,746.52, 539,166.10 and 182,298.20 is: 273,217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,746.52 : 539,166.10 = 182,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,746.52/539,166.10 = 182,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,746.52x = 539,166.10 × 182,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,746.52x = 98,289,009,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,289,009,531.02/359,746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,217.40

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