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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,177.70, 542,829.15 and 184,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,177.70, 542,829.15 and 184,593.30 is: 276,667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,177.70 : 542,829.15 = 184,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,177.70/542,829.15 = 184,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,177.70x = 542,829.15 × 184,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,177.70x = 100,202,624,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,202,624,134.70/362,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,667.02

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