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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,724.64, 542,036.16 and 183,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,724.64, 542,036.16 and 183,965.28 is: 275,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,724.64 : 542,036.16 = 183,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,724.64/542,036.16 = 183,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,724.64x = 542,036.16 × 183,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,724.64x = 99,715,833,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,715,833,944.52/361,724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,667.80

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