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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,310.64, 542,302.08 and 183,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,310.64, 542,302.08 and 183,950.32 is: 276,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,310.64 : 542,302.08 = 183,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,310.64/542,302.08 = 183,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,310.64x = 542,302.08 × 183,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,310.64x = 99,756,641,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,756,641,152.67/361,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,096.61

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