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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,002.70, 544,066.65 and 185,418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,002.70, 544,066.65 and 185,418.30 is: 277,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,002.70 : 544,066.65 = 185,418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,002.70/544,066.65 = 185,418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,002.70x = 544,066.65 × 185,418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,002.70x = 100,879,913,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,879,913,329.70/363,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,904.03

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