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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,167.70, 542,814.15 and 184,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,167.70, 542,814.15 and 184,583.30 is: 276,652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,167.70 : 542,814.15 = 184,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,167.70/542,814.15 = 184,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,167.70x = 542,814.15 × 184,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,167.70x = 100,194,427,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,194,427,093.70/362,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,652.02

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