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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,280.70, 542,983.65 and 184,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,280.70, 542,983.65 and 184,696.30 is: 276,821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,280.70 : 542,983.65 = 184,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,280.70/542,983.65 = 184,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,280.70x = 542,983.65 × 184,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,280.70x = 100,287,071,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,287,071,115.50/362,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,821.46

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