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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,205.90, 543,666.42 and 271,934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,205.90, 543,666.42 and 271,934.64 is: 408,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,205.90 : 543,666.42 = 271,934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,205.90/543,666.42 = 271,934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,205.90x = 543,666.42 × 271,934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,205.90x = 147,841,732,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,841,732,202.79/362,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,170.41

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