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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,177.20, 543,265.80 and 185,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,177.20, 543,265.80 and 185,030.20 is: 277,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,177.20 : 543,265.80 = 185,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,177.20/543,265.80 = 185,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,177.20x = 543,265.80 × 185,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,177.20x = 100,520,579,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,520,579,627.16/362,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,545.30

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