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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,804.68, 544,263.36 and 185,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,804.68, 544,263.36 and 185,215.60 is: 277,852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,804.68 : 544,263.36 = 185,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,804.68/544,263.36 = 185,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,804.68x = 544,263.36 × 185,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,804.68x = 100,806,064,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,806,064,780.42/362,804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,852.16

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