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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,215.70, 542,886.15 and 184,631.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,215.70, 542,886.15 and 184,631.30 is: 276,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,215.70 : 542,886.15 = 184,631.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,215.70/542,886.15 = 184,631.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,215.70x = 542,886.15 × 184,631.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,215.70x = 100,233,775,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,233,775,626.50/362,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,724.00

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