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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,614.20, 552,921.30 and 181,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,614.20, 552,921.30 and 181,990.20 is: 272,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,614.20 : 552,921.30 = 181,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,614.20/552,921.30 = 181,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,614.20x = 552,921.30 × 181,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,614.20x = 100,626,257,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,626,257,971.26/368,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,985.30

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