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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,805.68, 544,264.86 and 185,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,805.68, 544,264.86 and 185,216.60 is: 277,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,805.68 : 544,264.86 = 185,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,805.68/544,264.86 = 185,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,805.68x = 544,264.86 × 185,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,805.68x = 100,806,886,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,806,886,868.68/362,805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,853.66

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