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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,939.08, 539,974.23 and 180,118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,939.08, 539,974.23 and 180,118.54 is: 270,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,939.08 : 539,974.23 = 180,118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,939.08/539,974.23 = 180,118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,939.08x = 539,974.23 × 180,118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,939.08x = 97,259,369,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,259,369,945.22/359,939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,210.64

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