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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,172.77, 802,197.22 and 180,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,172.77, 802,197.22 and 180,063.51 is: 269,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,172.77 : 802,197.22 = 180,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,172.77/802,197.22 = 180,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,172.77x = 802,197.22 × 180,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,172.77x = 144,446,442,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,446,442,234.14/535,172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,906.19

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