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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,030.60, 546,045.90 and 186,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,030.60, 546,045.90 and 186,883.60 is: 280,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,030.60 : 546,045.90 = 186,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,030.60/546,045.90 = 186,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,030.60x = 546,045.90 × 186,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,030.60x = 102,047,023,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,047,023,557.24/364,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,325.40

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