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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,312.64, 542,305.08 and 183,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,312.64, 542,305.08 and 183,952.32 is: 276,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,312.64 : 542,305.08 = 183,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,312.64/542,305.08 = 183,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,312.64x = 542,305.08 × 183,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,312.64x = 99,758,277,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,758,277,613.79/361,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,099.61

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