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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,028.10, 546,042.15 and 186,881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,028.10, 546,042.15 and 186,881.10 is: 280,321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,028.10 : 546,042.15 = 186,881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,028.10/546,042.15 = 186,881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,028.10x = 546,042.15 × 186,881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,028.10x = 102,044,957,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,044,957,638.37/364,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,321.65

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