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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,008.39, 544,623.42 and 185,639.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,008.39, 544,623.42 and 185,639.99 is: 278,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,008.39 : 544,623.42 = 185,639.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,008.39/544,623.42 = 185,639.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,008.39x = 544,623.42 × 185,639.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,008.39x = 101,103,886,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,103,886,242.57/363,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,516.67

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