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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,248.20, 542,934.90 and 184,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,248.20, 542,934.90 and 184,663.80 is: 276,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,248.20 : 542,934.90 = 184,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,248.20/542,934.90 = 184,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,248.20x = 542,934.90 × 184,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,248.20x = 100,260,421,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,260,421,786.62/362,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,772.73

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