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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,964.24, 543,973.32 and 185,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,964.24, 543,973.32 and 185,321.52 is: 277,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,964.24 : 543,973.32 = 185,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,964.24/543,973.32 = 185,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,964.24x = 543,973.32 × 185,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,964.24x = 100,809,962,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,809,962,501.85/362,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,740.76

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