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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,294.97, 542,439.99 and 183,925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,294.97, 542,439.99 and 183,925.62 is: 276,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,294.97 : 542,439.99 = 183,925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,294.97/542,439.99 = 183,925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,294.97x = 542,439.99 × 183,925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,294.97x = 99,768,611,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,768,611,473.54/361,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,141.72

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