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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,370.24, 542,388.48 and 184,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,370.24, 542,388.48 and 184,005.12 is: 276,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,370.24 : 542,388.48 = 184,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,370.24/542,388.48 = 184,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,370.24x = 542,388.48 × 184,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,370.24x = 99,802,257,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,802,257,349.02/361,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,177.30

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