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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,222.08, 543,261.24 and 182,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,222.08, 543,261.24 and 182,259.52 is: 273,353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,222.08 : 543,261.24 = 182,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,222.08/543,261.24 = 182,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,222.08x = 543,261.24 × 182,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,222.08x = 99,014,532,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,014,532,837.00/362,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,353.11

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