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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,001.92, 544,839.84 and 185,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,001.92, 544,839.84 and 185,635.68 is: 278,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,001.92 : 544,839.84 = 185,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,001.92/544,839.84 = 185,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,001.92x = 544,839.84 × 185,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,001.92x = 101,141,714,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,141,714,189.49/363,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,625.84

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