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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,384.42, 546,742.71 and 187,015.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,384.42, 546,742.71 and 187,015.99 is: 280,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,384.42 : 546,742.71 = 187,015.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,384.42/546,742.71 = 187,015.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,384.42x = 546,742.71 × 187,015.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,384.42x = 102,249,628,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249,628,844.22/364,384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,609.22

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