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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,983.80, 541,475.70 and 183,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,983.80, 541,475.70 and 183,836.80 is: 275,755.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,983.80 : 541,475.70 = 183,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,983.80/541,475.70 = 183,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,983.80x = 541,475.70 × 183,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,983.80x = 99,543,159,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,543,159,965.76/360,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,755.20

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