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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,178.78, 802,206.22 and 180,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,178.78, 802,206.22 and 180,069.52 is: 269,915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,178.78 : 802,206.22 = 180,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,178.78/802,206.22 = 180,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,178.78x = 802,206.22 × 180,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,178.78x = 144,452,888,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,452,888,976.41/535,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,915.20

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