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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,371.24, 542,553.39 and 183,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,371.24, 542,553.39 and 183,997.44 is: 276,248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,371.24 : 542,553.39 = 183,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,371.24/542,553.39 = 183,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,371.24x = 542,553.39 × 183,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,371.24x = 99,828,434,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,828,434,823.32/361,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,248.98

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