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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,659.60, 542,359.80 and 184,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,659.60, 542,359.80 and 184,107.60 is: 276,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,659.60 : 542,359.80 = 184,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,659.60/542,359.80 = 184,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,659.60x = 542,359.80 × 184,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,659.60x = 99,852,561,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,852,561,114.48/361,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,095.43

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