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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,089.42, 541,590.32 and 183,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,089.42, 541,590.32 and 183,723.72 is: 275,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,089.42 : 541,590.32 = 183,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,089.42/541,590.32 = 183,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,089.42x = 541,590.32 × 183,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,089.42x = 99,502,988,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,502,988,306.39/361,089.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,563.29

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