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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,419.99, 542,626.52 and 184,046.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,419.99, 542,626.52 and 184,046.19 is: 276,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,419.99 : 542,626.52 = 184,046.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,419.99/542,626.52 = 184,046.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,419.99x = 542,626.52 × 184,046.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,419.99x = 99,868,342,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,868,342,678.73/361,419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,322.13

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