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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,567.76, 543,795.48 and 185,205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,567.76, 543,795.48 and 185,205.84 is: 277,780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,567.76 : 543,795.48 = 185,205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,567.76/543,795.48 = 185,205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,567.76x = 543,795.48 × 185,205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,567.76x = 100,714,098,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,714,098,661.60/362,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,780.07

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