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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,246.72, 540,350.60 and 182,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,246.72, 540,350.60 and 182,749.13 is: 274,113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,246.72 : 540,350.60 = 182,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,246.72/540,350.60 = 182,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,246.72x = 540,350.60 × 182,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,246.72x = 98,748,600,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,748,600,455.79/360,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,113.81

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