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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,011.56, 543,514.22 and 184,638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,011.56, 543,514.22 and 184,638.12 is: 277,210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,011.56 : 543,514.22 = 184,638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,011.56/543,514.22 = 184,638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,011.56x = 543,514.22 × 184,638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,011.56x = 100,353,443,774.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,353,443,774.07/362,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,210.61

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