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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,338.10, 545,007.15 and 185,786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,338.10, 545,007.15 and 185,786.10 is: 278,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,338.10 : 545,007.15 = 185,786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,338.10/545,007.15 = 185,786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,338.10x = 545,007.15 × 185,786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,338.10x = 101,254,752,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,254,752,870.62/363,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,679.15

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