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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,171.65, 802,195.53 and 180,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,171.65, 802,195.53 and 180,062.38 is: 269,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,171.65 : 802,195.53 = 180,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,171.65/802,195.53 = 180,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,171.65x = 802,195.53 × 180,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,171.65x = 144,445,236,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,445,236,357.16/535,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,904.50

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