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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,250.75, 542,212.38 and 183,890.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,250.75, 542,212.38 and 183,890.52 is: 276,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,250.75 : 542,212.38 = 183,890.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,250.75/542,212.38 = 183,890.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,250.75x = 542,212.38 × 183,890.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,250.75x = 99,707,716,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,707,716,508.64/361,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,006.95

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