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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,086.94, 542,256.21 and 181,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,086.94, 542,256.21 and 181,604.76 is: 271,968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,086.94 : 542,256.21 = 181,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,086.94/542,256.21 = 181,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,086.94x = 542,256.21 × 181,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,086.94x = 98,476,308,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,476,308,875.56/362,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,968.69

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