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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,348.20, 542,355.48 and 183,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,348.20, 542,355.48 and 183,983.04 is: 276,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,348.20 : 542,355.48 = 183,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,348.20/542,355.48 = 183,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,348.20x = 542,355.48 × 183,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,348.20x = 99,784,209,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,784,209,971.06/361,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,144.20

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