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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,638.90, 551,458.35 and 181,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,638.90, 551,458.35 and 181,014.90 is: 271,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,638.90 : 551,458.35 = 181,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,638.90/551,458.35 = 181,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,638.90x = 551,458.35 × 181,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,638.90x = 99,822,178,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,822,178,079.42/367,638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,522.35

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