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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,718.58, 545,227.94 and 186,309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,718.58, 545,227.94 and 186,309.14 is: 279,284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,718.58 : 545,227.94 = 186,309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,718.58/545,227.94 = 186,309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,718.58x = 545,227.94 × 186,309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,718.58x = 101,580,948,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,580,948,605.37/363,718.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,284.46

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