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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,066.50, 552,229.35 and 181,209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,066.50, 552,229.35 and 181,209.22 is: 271,877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,066.50 : 552,229.35 = 181,209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,066.50/552,229.35 = 181,209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,066.50x = 552,229.35 × 181,209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,066.50x = 100,069,049,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,069,049,774.61/368,066.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,877.64

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