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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,569.76, 543,798.48 and 185,207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,569.76, 543,798.48 and 185,207.84 is: 277,783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,569.76 : 543,798.48 = 185,207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,569.76/543,798.48 = 185,207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,569.76x = 543,798.48 × 185,207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,569.76x = 100,715,741,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,715,741,876.08/362,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,783.07

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