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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,002.80, 541,504.20 and 183,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,002.80, 541,504.20 and 183,855.80 is: 275,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,002.80 : 541,504.20 = 183,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,002.80/541,504.20 = 183,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,002.80x = 541,504.20 × 183,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,002.80x = 99,558,687,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,558,687,894.36/361,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,783.70

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