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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,243.74, 542,198.25 and 183,877.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,243.74, 542,198.25 and 183,877.50 is: 275,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,243.74 : 542,198.25 = 183,877.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,243.74/542,198.25 = 183,877.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,243.74x = 542,198.25 × 183,877.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,243.74x = 99,698,058,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698,058,714.38/361,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,985.57

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