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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,972.80, 547,459.20 and 187,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,972.80, 547,459.20 and 187,825.80 is: 281,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,972.80 : 547,459.20 = 187,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,972.80/547,459.20 = 187,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,972.80x = 547,459.20 × 187,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,972.80x = 102,826,962,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,826,962,207.36/364,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,738.70

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