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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,504.30, 542,256.45 and 184,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,504.30, 542,256.45 and 184,357.30 is: 276,535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,504.30 : 542,256.45 = 184,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,504.30/542,256.45 = 184,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,504.30x = 542,256.45 × 184,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,504.30x = 99,968,935,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,968,935,029.59/361,504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,535.95

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