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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,271.12, 545,066.52 and 185,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,271.12, 545,066.52 and 185,924.32 is: 278,968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,271.12 : 545,066.52 = 185,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,271.12/545,066.52 = 185,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,271.12x = 545,066.52 × 185,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,271.12x = 101,341,122,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,341,122,085.77/363,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,968.29

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