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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,282.04, 542,259.30 and 183,921.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,282.04, 542,259.30 and 183,921.82 is: 276,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,282.04 : 542,259.30 = 183,921.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,282.04/542,259.30 = 183,921.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,282.04x = 542,259.30 × 183,921.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,282.04x = 99,733,317,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,733,317,367.93/361,282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,053.90

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