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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,269.70, 543,404.55 and 185,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,269.70, 543,404.55 and 185,122.70 is: 277,684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,269.70 : 543,404.55 = 185,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,269.70/543,404.55 = 185,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,269.70x = 543,404.55 × 185,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,269.70x = 100,596,517,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,596,517,488.29/362,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,684.05

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