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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,725.64, 542,037.66 and 183,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,725.64, 542,037.66 and 183,966.28 is: 275,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,725.64 : 542,037.66 = 183,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,725.64/542,037.66 = 183,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,725.64x = 542,037.66 × 183,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,725.64x = 99,716,651,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,716,651,930.10/361,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,669.29

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