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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,235.63, 802,853.44 and 180,219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,235.63, 802,853.44 and 180,219.92 is: 270,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,235.63 : 802,853.44 = 180,219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,235.63/802,853.44 = 180,219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,235.63x = 802,853.44 × 180,219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,235.63x = 144,690,182,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,690,182,728.53/535,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,329.88

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