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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,895.70, 543,906.15 and 185,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,895.70, 543,906.15 and 185,311.30 is: 277,743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,895.70 : 543,906.15 = 185,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,895.70/543,906.15 = 185,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,895.70x = 543,906.15 × 185,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,895.70x = 100,791,955,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,791,955,734.50/362,895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,743.59

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