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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,276.53, 542,251.04 and 183,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,276.53, 542,251.04 and 183,916.32 is: 276,045.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,276.53 : 542,251.04 = 183,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,276.53/542,251.04 = 183,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,276.53x = 542,251.04 × 183,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,276.53x = 99,728,814,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,728,814,873.39/361,276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,045.65

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