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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,425.80, 552,638.70 and 181,398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,425.80, 552,638.70 and 181,398.60 is: 272,097.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,425.80 : 552,638.70 = 181,398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,425.80/552,638.70 = 181,398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,425.80x = 552,638.70 × 181,398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,425.80x = 100,247,886,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,247,886,485.82/368,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,097.90

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