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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,764.10, 542,516.55 and 184,212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,764.10, 542,516.55 and 184,212.10 is: 276,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,764.10 : 542,516.55 = 184,212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,764.10/542,516.55 = 184,212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,764.10x = 542,516.55 × 184,212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,764.10x = 99,938,112,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,938,112,960.26/361,764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,252.16

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