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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,946.72, 543,946.32 and 185,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,946.72, 543,946.32 and 185,303.52 is: 277,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,946.72 : 543,946.32 = 185,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,946.72/543,946.32 = 185,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,946.72x = 543,946.32 × 185,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,946.72x = 100,795,167,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,795,167,787.05/362,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,713.40

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