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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,423.60, 545,135.40 and 185,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,423.60, 545,135.40 and 185,871.60 is: 278,807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,423.60 : 545,135.40 = 185,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,423.60/545,135.40 = 185,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,423.60x = 545,135.40 × 185,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,423.60x = 101,325,189,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,325,189,014.64/363,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,807.40

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