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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,086.44, 542,255.46 and 181,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,086.44, 542,255.46 and 181,604.26 is: 271,967.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,086.44 : 542,255.46 = 181,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,086.44/542,255.46 = 181,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,086.44x = 542,255.46 × 181,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,086.44x = 98,475,901,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,475,901,544.26/362,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,967.94

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