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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,238.92, 540,338.90 and 182,741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,238.92, 540,338.90 and 182,741.33 is: 274,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,238.92 : 540,338.90 = 182,741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,238.92/540,338.90 = 182,741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,238.92x = 540,338.90 × 182,741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,238.92x = 98,742,245,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,742,245,621.34/360,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,102.10

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