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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,186.20, 543,279.30 and 268,874.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,186.20, 543,279.30 and 268,874.20 is: 403,311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,186.20 : 543,279.30 = 268,874.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,186.20/543,279.30 = 268,874.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,186.20x = 543,279.30 × 268,874.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,186.20x = 146,073,787,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,073,787,164.06/362,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,311.30

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