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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,569.58, 545,465.74 and 186,201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,569.58, 545,465.74 and 186,201.18 is: 279,358.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,569.58 : 545,465.74 = 186,201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,569.58/545,465.74 = 186,201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,569.58x = 545,465.74 × 186,201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,569.58x = 101,566,364,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,566,364,437.57/363,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,358.81

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