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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,313.64, 542,306.58 and 183,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,313.64, 542,306.58 and 183,953.32 is: 276,101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,313.64 : 542,306.58 = 183,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,313.64/542,306.58 = 183,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,313.64x = 542,306.58 × 183,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,313.64x = 99,759,095,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,759,095,848.85/361,313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,101.11

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