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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,359.24, 542,535.39 and 183,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,359.24, 542,535.39 and 183,985.44 is: 276,230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,359.24 : 542,535.39 = 183,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,359.24/542,535.39 = 183,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,359.24x = 542,535.39 × 183,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,359.24x = 99,818,612,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,818,612,444.72/361,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,230.97

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