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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,292.72, 542,436.62 and 183,923.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,292.72, 542,436.62 and 183,923.37 is: 276,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,292.72 : 542,436.62 = 183,923.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,292.72/542,436.62 = 183,923.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,292.72x = 542,436.62 × 183,923.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,292.72x = 99,766,770,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,766,770,242.19/361,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,138.34

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