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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,994.20, 545,772.60 and 186,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,994.20, 545,772.60 and 186,847.20 is: 280,158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,994.20 : 545,772.60 = 186,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,994.20/545,772.60 = 186,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,994.20x = 545,772.60 × 186,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,994.20x = 101,976,082,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,976,082,146.72/363,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,158.54

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