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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,363.49, 542,541.77 and 183,989.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,363.49, 542,541.77 and 183,989.69 is: 276,237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,363.49 : 542,541.77 = 183,989.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,363.49/542,541.77 = 183,989.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,363.49x = 542,541.77 × 183,989.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,363.49x = 99,822,092,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,822,092,074.35/361,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,237.35

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