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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,645.68, 552,949.08 and 181,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,645.68, 552,949.08 and 181,594 is: 272,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,645.68 : 552,949.08 = 181,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,645.68/552,949.08 = 181,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,645.68x = 552,949.08 × 181,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,645.68x = 100,412,235,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,412,235,233.52/368,645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,381.42

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