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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,963.78, 547,445.60 and 187,372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,963.78, 547,445.60 and 187,372.09 is: 281,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,963.78 : 547,445.60 = 187,372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,963.78/547,445.60 = 187,372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,963.78x = 547,445.60 × 187,372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,963.78x = 102,576,022,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,576,022,559.22/364,963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,058.09

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