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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,177.70, 543,266.55 and 185,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,177.70, 543,266.55 and 185,030.70 is: 277,546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,177.70 : 543,266.55 = 185,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,177.70/543,266.55 = 185,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,177.70x = 543,266.55 × 185,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,177.70x = 100,520,990,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,520,990,033.09/362,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,546.05

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