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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,392.84, 543,179.12 and 184,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,392.84, 543,179.12 and 184,524.12 is: 276,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,392.84 : 543,179.12 = 184,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,392.84/543,179.12 = 184,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,392.84x = 543,179.12 × 184,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,392.84x = 100,229,649,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,229,649,120.37/362,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,577.34

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