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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,068.59, 802,726.41 and 180,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,068.59, 802,726.41 and 180,073.94 is: 270,152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,068.59 : 802,726.41 = 180,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,068.59/802,726.41 = 180,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,068.59x = 802,726.41 × 180,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,068.59x = 144,550,110,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,550,110,072.85/535,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,152.49

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