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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,433.80, 552,650.70 and 181,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,433.80, 552,650.70 and 181,406.60 is: 272,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,433.80 : 552,650.70 = 181,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,433.80/552,650.70 = 181,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,433.80x = 552,650.70 × 181,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,433.80x = 100,254,484,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,254,484,474.62/368,433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,109.90

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