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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,003.04, 542,001.44 and 183,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,003.04, 542,001.44 and 183,629.96 is: 275,697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,003.04 : 542,001.44 = 183,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,003.04/542,001.44 = 183,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,003.04x = 542,001.44 × 183,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,003.04x = 99,527,702,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,527,702,747.14/361,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,697.69

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