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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,313.80, 544,970.70 and 186,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,313.80, 544,970.70 and 186,166.80 is: 279,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,313.80 : 544,970.70 = 186,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,313.80/544,970.70 = 186,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,313.80x = 544,970.70 × 186,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,313.80x = 101,455,451,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,455,451,312.76/363,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,250.20

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