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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,635.91, 544,852.41 and 185,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,635.91, 544,852.41 and 185,898.42 is: 278,540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,635.91 : 544,852.41 = 185,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,635.91/544,852.41 = 185,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,635.91x = 544,852.41 × 185,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,635.91x = 101,287,202,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,287,202,152.19/363,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,540.15

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