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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,045.60, 544,568.40 and 185,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,045.60, 544,568.40 and 185,493.60 is: 278,240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,045.60 : 544,568.40 = 185,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,045.60/544,568.40 = 185,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,045.60x = 544,568.40 × 185,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,045.60x = 101,013,952,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,013,952,962.24/363,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,240.40

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