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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,374.24, 542,394.08 and 184,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,374.24, 542,394.08 and 184,008 is: 276,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,374.24 : 542,394.08 = 184,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,374.24/542,394.08 = 184,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,374.24x = 542,394.08 × 184,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,374.24x = 99,804,849,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,804,849,872.64/361,374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,181.42

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