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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,592.46, 547,080.72 and 187,099.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,592.46, 547,080.72 and 187,099.47 is: 280,747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,592.46 : 547,080.72 = 187,099.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,592.46/547,080.72 = 187,099.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,592.46x = 547,080.72 × 187,099.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,592.46x = 102,358,512,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,358,512,759.22/364,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,747.75

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