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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,758.68, 544,194.36 and 185,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,758.68, 544,194.36 and 185,169.60 is: 277,783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,758.68 : 544,194.36 = 185,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,758.68/544,194.36 = 185,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,758.68x = 544,194.36 × 185,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,758.68x = 100,768,251,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,768,251,963.46/362,758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,783.16

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