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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,376.62, 542,561.46 and 184,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,376.62, 542,561.46 and 184,002.82 is: 276,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,376.62 : 542,561.46 = 184,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,376.62/542,561.46 = 184,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,376.62x = 542,561.46 × 184,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,376.62x = 99,832,838,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,832,838,663.32/361,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,257.05

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