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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,665.23, 542,527.42 and 181,658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,665.23, 542,527.42 and 181,658.09 is: 272,502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,665.23 : 542,527.42 = 181,658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,665.23/542,527.42 = 181,658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,665.23x = 542,527.42 × 181,658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,665.23x = 98,554,496,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,554,496,132.61/361,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,502.00

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