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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,063.08, 542,540.22 and 184,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,063.08, 542,540.22 and 184,303.72 is: 276,173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,063.08 : 542,540.22 = 184,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,063.08/542,540.22 = 184,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,063.08x = 542,540.22 × 184,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,063.08x = 99,992,180,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,992,180,795.62/362,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,173.37

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