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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,961.49, 543,969.19 and 185,318.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,961.49, 543,969.19 and 185,318.77 is: 277,736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,961.49 : 543,969.19 = 185,318.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,961.49/543,969.19 = 185,318.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,961.49x = 543,969.19 × 185,318.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,961.49x = 100,807,701,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,807,701,208.70/362,961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,736.63

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