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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,431.14, 545,258.38 and 186,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,431.14, 545,258.38 and 186,062.66 is: 279,151.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,431.14 : 545,258.38 = 186,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,431.14/545,258.38 = 186,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,431.14x = 545,258.38 × 186,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,431.14x = 101,452,224,570.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,452,224,570.09/363,431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,151.16

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