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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,359.70, 546,539.55 and 187,212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,359.70, 546,539.55 and 187,212.70 is: 280,819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,359.70 : 546,539.55 = 187,212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,359.70/546,539.55 = 187,212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,359.70x = 546,539.55 × 187,212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,359.70x = 102,319,144,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,319,144,812.29/364,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,819.05

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