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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,260.54, 545,227.50 and 183,472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,260.54, 545,227.50 and 183,472.23 is: 275,378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,260.54 : 545,227.50 = 183,472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,260.54/545,227.50 = 183,472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,260.54x = 545,227.50 × 183,472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,260.54x = 100,034,108,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,034,108,014.95/363,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,378.40

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