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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,363.20, 546,544.80 and 187,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,363.20, 546,544.80 and 187,216.20 is: 280,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,363.20 : 546,544.80 = 187,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,363.20/546,544.80 = 187,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,363.20x = 546,544.80 × 187,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,363.20x = 102,322,040,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,322,040,585.76/364,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,824.30

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