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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,580.80, 546,871.20 and 187,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,580.80, 546,871.20 and 187,433.80 is: 281,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,580.80 : 546,871.20 = 187,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,580.80/546,871.20 = 187,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,580.80x = 546,871.20 × 187,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,580.80x = 102,502,147,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,502,147,126.56/364,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,150.70

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