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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,030.10, 546,045.15 and 186,883.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,030.10, 546,045.15 and 186,883.10 is: 280,324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,030.10 : 546,045.15 = 186,883.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,030.10/546,045.15 = 186,883.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,030.10x = 546,045.15 × 186,883.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,030.10x = 102,046,610,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,046,610,371.97/364,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,324.65

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