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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,761.60, 542,512.80 and 184,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,761.60, 542,512.80 and 184,209.60 is: 276,248.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,761.60 : 542,512.80 = 184,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,761.60/542,512.80 = 184,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,761.60x = 542,512.80 × 184,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,761.60x = 99,936,065,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,936,065,882.88/361,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,248.41

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