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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,541.84, 500,168.16 and 267,275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,541.84, 500,168.16 and 267,275.04 is: 368,736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,541.84 : 500,168.16 = 267,275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,541.84/500,168.16 = 267,275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,541.84x = 500,168.16 × 267,275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,541.84x = 133,682,464,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,682,464,970.73/362,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,736.65

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