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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,942.58, 539,979.48 and 180,122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,942.58, 539,979.48 and 180,122.04 is: 270,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,942.58 : 539,979.48 = 180,122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,942.58/539,979.48 = 180,122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,942.58x = 539,979.48 × 180,122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,942.58x = 97,262,205,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,262,205,495.74/359,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,215.89

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