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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,132.80, 541,699.20 and 183,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,132.80, 541,699.20 and 183,985.80 is: 275,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,132.80 : 541,699.20 = 183,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,132.80/541,699.20 = 183,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,132.80x = 541,699.20 × 183,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,132.80x = 99,664,960,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,664,960,671.36/361,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,978.70

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