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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,405.60, 545,108.40 and 185,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,405.60, 545,108.40 and 185,853.60 is: 278,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,405.60 : 545,108.40 = 185,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,405.60/545,108.40 = 185,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,405.60x = 545,108.40 × 185,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,405.60x = 101,310,358,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,310,358,530.24/363,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,780.40

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