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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,280.53, 542,257.04 and 183,920.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,280.53, 542,257.04 and 183,920.32 is: 276,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,280.53 : 542,257.04 = 183,920.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,280.53/542,257.04 = 183,920.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,280.53x = 542,257.04 × 183,920.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,280.53x = 99,732,088,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,732,088,319.05/361,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,051.66

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