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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,081.20, 545,903.10 and 186,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,081.20, 545,903.10 and 186,934.20 is: 280,289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,081.20 : 545,903.10 = 186,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,081.20/545,903.10 = 186,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,081.20x = 545,903.10 × 186,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,081.20x = 102,047,959,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,047,959,276.02/364,081.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,289.01

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