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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,061.62, 545,697.95 and 186,324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,061.62, 545,697.95 and 186,324.94 is: 279,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,061.62 : 545,697.95 = 186,324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,061.62/545,697.95 = 186,324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,061.62x = 545,697.95 × 186,324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,061.62x = 101,677,135,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,677,135,529.20/364,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,285.51

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