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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,280.03, 542,256.29 and 183,919.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,280.03, 542,256.29 and 183,919.82 is: 276,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,280.03 : 542,256.29 = 183,919.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,280.03/542,256.29 = 183,919.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,280.03x = 542,256.29 × 183,919.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,280.03x = 99,731,679,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,731,679,250.67/361,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,050.91

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