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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,281.70, 543,422.55 and 185,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,281.70, 543,422.55 and 185,134.70 is: 277,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,281.70 : 543,422.55 = 185,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,281.70/543,422.55 = 185,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,281.70x = 543,422.55 × 185,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,281.70x = 100,606,370,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,606,370,767.49/362,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,702.05

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