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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,009.60, 544,514.40 and 185,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,009.60, 544,514.40 and 185,457.60 is: 278,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,009.60 : 544,514.40 = 185,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,009.60/544,514.40 = 185,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,009.60x = 544,514.40 × 185,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,009.60x = 100,984,333,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,984,333,789.44/363,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,186.40

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