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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,001.04, 541,998.44 and 183,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,001.04, 541,998.44 and 183,627.96 is: 275,694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,001.04 : 541,998.44 = 183,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,001.04/541,998.44 = 183,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,001.04x = 541,998.44 × 183,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,001.04x = 99,526,067,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,526,067,860.38/361,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,694.68

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