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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,962.49, 543,970.69 and 185,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,962.49, 543,970.69 and 185,319.77 is: 277,738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,962.49 : 543,970.69 = 185,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,962.49/543,970.69 = 185,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,962.49x = 543,970.69 × 185,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,962.49x = 100,808,523,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,808,523,157.54/362,962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,738.13

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