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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,035.23, 534,184.04 and 187,548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,035.23, 534,184.04 and 187,548.75 is: 281,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,035.23 : 534,184.04 = 187,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,035.23/534,184.04 = 187,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,035.23x = 534,184.04 × 187,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,035.23x = 100,185,549,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,185,549,440.82/356,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,392.24

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