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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,240.20, 542,193.48 and 183,875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,240.20, 542,193.48 and 183,875.04 is: 275,982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,240.20 : 542,193.48 = 183,875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,240.20/542,193.48 = 183,875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,240.20x = 542,193.48 × 183,875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,240.20x = 99,695,847,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,695,847,822.74/361,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,982.15

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