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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,079.27, 802,742.43 and 180,084.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,079.27, 802,742.43 and 180,084.62 is: 270,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,079.27 : 802,742.43 = 180,084.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,079.27/802,742.43 = 180,084.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,079.27x = 802,742.43 × 180,084.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,079.27x = 144,561,565,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,561,565,464.43/535,079.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,168.50

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