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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,337.94, 803,128.11 and 180,342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,337.94, 803,128.11 and 180,342.27 is: 270,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,337.94 : 803,128.11 = 180,342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,337.94/803,128.11 = 180,342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,337.94x = 803,128.11 × 180,342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,337.94x = 144,837,946,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,837,946,458.21/535,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,554.23

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