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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,427.04, 540,862.90 and 183,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,427.04, 540,862.90 and 183,061.34 is: 274,704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,427.04 : 540,862.90 = 183,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,427.04/540,862.90 = 183,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,427.04x = 540,862.90 × 183,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,427.04x = 99,011,087,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,011,087,230.29/360,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,704.94

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