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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,250.25, 542,211.63 and 183,890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,250.25, 542,211.63 and 183,890.02 is: 276,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,250.25 : 542,211.63 = 183,890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,250.25/542,211.63 = 183,890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,250.25x = 542,211.63 × 183,890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,250.25x = 99,707,307,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,707,307,484.93/361,250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,006.20

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