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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,906.19, 544,470.01 and 185,537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,906.19, 544,470.01 and 185,537.76 is: 278,363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,906.19 : 544,470.01 = 185,537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,906.19/544,470.01 = 185,537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,906.19x = 544,470.01 × 185,537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,906.19x = 101,019,743,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,019,743,536.97/362,906.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,363.24

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