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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,427.14, 545,252.37 and 186,058.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,427.14, 545,252.37 and 186,058.65 is: 279,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,427.14 : 545,252.37 = 186,058.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,427.14/545,252.37 = 186,058.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,427.14x = 545,252.37 × 186,058.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,427.14x = 101,448,919,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,448,919,871.50/363,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,145.14

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