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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,156.84, 545,240.70 and 185,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,156.84, 545,240.70 and 185,786.28 is: 278,938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,156.84 : 545,240.70 = 185,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,156.84/545,240.70 = 185,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,156.84x = 545,240.70 × 185,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,156.84x = 101,298,241,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,298,241,357.60/363,156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,938.00

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