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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,554.68, 543,887.16 and 184,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,554.68, 543,887.16 and 184,964.68 is: 277,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,554.68 : 543,887.16 = 184,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,554.68/543,887.16 = 184,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,554.68x = 543,887.16 × 184,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,554.68x = 100,599,914,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,599,914,505.51/362,554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,475.15

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