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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,544.66, 543,872.16 and 184,954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,544.66, 543,872.16 and 184,954.68 is: 277,460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,544.66 : 543,872.16 = 184,954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,544.66/543,872.16 = 184,954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,544.66x = 543,872.16 × 184,954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,544.66x = 100,591,701,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,591,701,313.71/362,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,460.17

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