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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,718.64, 542,027.16 and 183,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,718.64, 542,027.16 and 183,959.28 is: 275,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,718.64 : 542,027.16 = 183,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,718.64/542,027.16 = 183,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,718.64x = 542,027.16 × 183,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,718.64x = 99,710,926,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,710,926,094.04/361,718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,658.80

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