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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,168.70, 542,815.65 and 184,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,168.70, 542,815.65 and 184,584.30 is: 276,653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,168.70 : 542,815.65 = 184,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,168.70/542,815.65 = 184,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,168.70x = 542,815.65 × 184,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,168.70x = 100,195,246,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,195,246,784.30/362,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,653.52

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