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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,432.60, 545,148.90 and 185,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,432.60, 545,148.90 and 185,880.60 is: 278,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,432.60 : 545,148.90 = 185,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,432.60/545,148.90 = 185,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,432.60x = 545,148.90 × 185,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,432.60x = 101,332,604,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,332,604,621.34/363,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,820.90

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