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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,666.85, 542,529.87 and 181,659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,666.85, 542,529.87 and 181,659.72 is: 272,504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,666.85 : 542,529.87 = 181,659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,666.85/542,529.87 = 181,659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,666.85x = 542,529.87 × 181,659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,666.85x = 98,555,823,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,555,823,367.54/361,666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,504.44

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