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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,029.60, 546,044.40 and 186,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,029.60, 546,044.40 and 186,882.60 is: 280,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,029.60 : 546,044.40 = 186,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,029.60/546,044.40 = 186,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,029.60x = 546,044.40 × 186,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,029.60x = 102,046,197,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,046,197,187.44/364,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,323.90

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