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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,283.04, 542,260.80 and 183,922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,283.04, 542,260.80 and 183,922.82 is: 276,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,283.04 : 542,260.80 = 183,922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,283.04/542,260.80 = 183,922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,283.04x = 542,260.80 × 183,922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,283.04x = 99,734,135,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,734,135,511.46/361,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,055.40

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