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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,169.70, 542,817.15 and 184,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,169.70, 542,817.15 and 184,585.30 is: 276,655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,169.70 : 542,817.15 = 184,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,169.70/542,817.15 = 184,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,169.70x = 542,817.15 × 184,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,169.70x = 100,196,066,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,196,066,477.90/362,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,655.02

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