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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,237.93, 802,912.58 and 180,291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,237.93, 802,912.58 and 180,291.37 is: 270,455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,237.93 : 802,912.58 = 180,291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,237.93/802,912.58 = 180,291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,237.93x = 802,912.58 × 180,291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,237.93x = 144,758,208,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,758,208,136.98/535,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,455.81

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