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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,416.80, 552,754.80 and 181,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,416.80, 552,754.80 and 181,303.20 is: 272,018.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,416.80 : 552,754.80 = 181,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,416.80/552,754.80 = 181,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,416.80x = 552,754.80 × 181,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,416.80x = 100,216,214,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,216,214,055.36/368,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,018.58

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