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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,692.02, 542,567.52 and 181,684.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,692.02, 542,567.52 and 181,684.82 is: 272,542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,692.02 : 542,567.52 = 181,684.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,692.02/542,567.52 = 181,684.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,692.02x = 542,567.52 × 181,684.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,692.02x = 98,576,282,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,576,282,209.05/361,692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,542.04

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