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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,173.20, 543,259.80 and 185,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,173.20, 543,259.80 and 185,026.20 is: 277,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,173.20 : 543,259.80 = 185,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,173.20/543,259.80 = 185,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,173.20x = 543,259.80 × 185,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,173.20x = 100,517,296,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,517,296,406.76/362,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,539.30

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